Information for teachers

Our Money, Our Future seeks to highlight the importance and relevance of financial literacy for young people.

It provides financial support, through a CCPC sponsorship, to post-primary schools and Youthreach centres in Ireland to develop and implement innovative initiatives that may be showcased as part of Global Money Week (GMW) 2025. Sponsored initiatives will be eligible for awards across a number of categories in the Our Money, Our Future competition.

To apply for sponsorship, please complete the application form 18 October 2024. For information on application eligibility and assessment process see Our Money Our Future Sponsorship Guidelines.

What is the goal of Our Money, Our Future?

The goal of Our Money, Our Future is to support schools to develop and implement innovative financial literacy initiatives. It aims to highlight the value of incorporating financial education into the curriculum.

Toolkit for teachers

This toolkit is designed to support teachers and school leaders as they consider the types of initiatives they might work on with their students. The ideas listed here are not exhaustive, and we encourage schools to be creative and consider their own specific context and priorities when designing their initiatives.

For a list of other organisations that may offer relevant information for your initiative see our useful resources page.

How does financial literacy connect to my subject?

See the ways in which a financial literacy initiative could connect to and support learning outcomes for your chosen subject.

The link between financial literacy and sustainability and wellbeing

While financial literacy is relevant across a wide range of subjects, we know that there is a strong emphasis on sustainability and wellbeing within teaching and learning. By integrating financial education with themes of sustainability, students can consider the long-term impacts of their financial choices on their own lives and on the environment, promoting a balanced approach to consumption, saving, and investing.

Here are some ways that connections might be made between Our Money, Our Future initiatives and wellbeing, sustainability or climate change initiatives: