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By Palesa Hlongwane
Sanlam
Over the past month, I was honoured to conduct financial literacy training sessions aimed at both members of my local community and the working class. The training focused on essential financial skills such as budgeting, funding a funeral, saving, debt management, and setting financial goals. Participants engaged actively throughout the sessions, asking questions and sharing real-life financial challenges. One of the key outcomes of the initiative was the issuing of certificates of completion, which many participants have since used to strengthen their CVs. For some, these certificates have already improved their chances of securing employment by demonstrating their commitment to personal and professional development. The overall impact of the program has been highly positive, empowering individuals with both the knowledge and the credentials to improve their financial well-being and job prospects. This initiative has also helped foster a culture of financial responsibility within the community.