The BBA(Financial Services) Department of VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao Goa organised “Young Leaders Programme”, a community outreach activity from 04th January 2019 to 14th January 2019. This was an initiative towards educating youngsters by imparting financial literacy. The programme was designed for students in Government schools and higher secondary schools of Goa.
A total of fourteen Government schools (NSQF students); GHS Junabazar Ponda, GHS Sadar Ponda, GHS Ganjem Usgao, GHS Kundai Ponda, GHS Zuarinagar, GHS Ambaulim, GHS Sanguem, GHS Malkarnem Quepem, GHS Borda, GHS Dona Paula, GHS Alto-Betim Porvorim, GHS Namoshi Gurim Bardez, GHS Davorlim and GHSS Multipurpose-Margao were covered under this programme.
77 students (24 males and 53 females) of First Year, Second Year and Third Year BBA(Financial Services) participated in the programme. The students used interactive instruction methods like power point presentations, role plays, quiz and games. The topics covered under this programme were fundamentals of savings, investments, banking, insurance and importance of self-employment.
The students of Government schools were very enthusiastic and enjoyed the programme. The programme was a great learning experience for the students of BBA(FS) Department. The BBA(FS) looks forward to undertake more such activities ahead.
