Butler County Community College is hosting a couple of new classes for adult learners beginning this week.
First, a personal finance class will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon. This course will strengthen math skills, develop tools for debt decision making and management, and certify participants for the Butler Housing S.H.O.P. program.
Learning about personal finance is essential for these adults. Without knowledge on how to manage and handle money, many adults can find themselves in poor situations, such as having a bad credit score. This can lead to an inability or struggle to afford a house or car, as well as be able to live with some quality of life. Luckily, should you ever find yourself in such a position, there are sites and services like Upturn that can help you get out of these sorts of situations and look to revert your past financial misgivings, so you can have the opportunity to not repeat those same mistakes in the future. Fixing your credit score, learning how to handle personal money, and your own budget brackets via the skills taught in these finance classes can open up more avenues for you when the times comes. Such as being able to take loans for personal or business expenses or even how to fill out a secured loan application, you could even look to finance further education for yourself or one of your loved ones, but ultimately you’ll be able to enjoy more money for whatever reason it could be. The classes are also designed to encourage people to talk about their money and spending habits and even discuss ways of making money, whether it’s from a job or perhaps someone has read the Lifepoints review and is wondering if it’s a suitable way from them to make a little extra income. One of the most important impacts of these classes can be the fact these skills could then be passed down to the younger generations of those who attended, therefore hopefully creating a more money-conscious generation for the foreseeable future.
Then a high school equivalency class is planned for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Main Campus in Butler Township. Participants will gain the skills necessary to pass the GED test.
Both classes are sponsored by the BC3 Adult Literacy Program. Those interested in registering should call 724-287-8711 extension 8350.