Webinar: Libraries Helping Refugees and New Immigrants Learn the U.S. Financial System

  • Last Updated: June 14, 2023
  • Published: June 14, 2023

Register to attend the live training webinar, "Libraries Helping Refugees and New Immigrants Learn the U.S. Financial System."

Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
 

Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge.
  • Speakers:
    • Emily Mross, Business Librarian and Library Outreach Coordinator, Madlyn L. Hanes Library, Penn State University, Harrisburg
    • Ken McDonnell, Financial Education Program Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
    • Julie Robinson, Refuge & Immigrant Services & Empowerment Outreach Manager, Kansas City Public Library
    • Young Park, Manager of Popular Library, Chicago Public Library
  • Learning outcomes: Many refugees arriving in the U.S. have spent all of their lives in a refugee camp, and most immigrants to the U.S. come from countries with minimal infrastructure. Navigating the U.S. financial system is an important skill these individuals must develop to thrive in their new home country. Libraries can provide some of that assistance. In this session, learn about free and trustworthy financial literacy resources developed specifically for new immigrants and refugees. Two librarians will share how they work with new immigrant and refugee communities to provide this vital education.
  • Learning objectives: Utilize personal finance information designed to help someone new to the U.S. to understand and navigate the U.S. financial system.

Registration confirmation information: Upon registering, a confirmation email from [email protected] will be sent with instructions for joining the webinar. To ensure delivery of that email, configure your junk mail or spam filter(s) to permit messages from that address. GPO staff will also email your access information the day before the webinar. If you do not receive your login information, please email [email protected].

Prior to the webinar: For those participating via a desktop or laptop computer (preferred method), a WebEx plug-in must be installed (one-time only). Download instructions. Some features will not be available for users participating with a tablet or smartphone. Devices need to have a WebEx app installed from the device’s app store, which may take time. After installation, the app will ask for you to Allow or Deny permissions.