Strengthening Global Financial Education
Volvo Financial Services (VFS) has extended its influential partnership with JA Worldwide to 2025, aiming to elevate financial literacy among youth globally. This collaboration will now include new educational initiatives in Romania and Sweden, adding to their existing programs in various countries including Brazil, France, India, and the United States. This expansion underscores VFS’s commitment to empowering young individuals with essential economic skills, fostering a foundation for their future success in a rapidly evolving world.
Empowering Youth with Essential Economic Skills
Marcio Pedroso, President at VFS, emphasizes the critical role of basic economic knowledge in today’s transforming global landscape. The partnership focuses on educating the youth to create a more equitable and sustainable society. Through interactive financial education, provided by JA’s established programs, children gain practical skills and are introduced to potential career paths in finance, guided by VFS volunteers and JA educators.
Leveraging Corporate Collaboration for Sustainable Development
The collaboration between VFS and JA Worldwide is a strategic alignment with Volvo Group’s dedication to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By enhancing financial literacy, VFS contributes to several SDGs including quality education and gender equality. JA Worldwide’s extensive reach, delivering educational experiences to over 17 million students annually across 100 countries, along with VFS’s commitment to sustainable transport solutions, showcases a shared vision for a prosperous, well-educated future generation.
This ongoing partnership not only broadens the geographic scope of financial education but also deepens the impact by connecting young learners with experienced professionals, creating a robust platform for mentorship and growth.