The Mauch Chunk Trust Company is again sponsoring The Personal Finance Lab and Dream Learn Pitch with Brighter Financial Futures.

This world-class, web-based platform features: Online Learning Modules with certifications in Personal Finance and Investing 101 in addition to two simulations and competitions: The Personal Budgeting Challenge and the Investing Challenge.

The Investing Challenge is a real-time stock market simulation used by over 70% of top business schools in the U.S.

The Personal Finance Lab offers a cutting-edge learning experience:

• Four quarter-semester and two full-semester programs with engaging competitions.

• A comprehensive curriculum that seamlessly integrates lessons, assignments and grading for easy teacher management.

• Superior gamification with the Investing Challenge and Personal Budgeting Challenge, creating an interactive and immersive learning experience.

The next round of the Investing Challenge and Personal Budgeting Competition is now underway, running until April 18. Students can compete at the classroom, county and state levels, gaining valuable financial skills while showcasing their talents.

Register at: www.brighterfinancialfutures.org/registration.

More details about Mauch Chunk Trust Company sponsored competitions are available at https://www.brighterfinancialfutures.org/carbon.

The Dream-Learn-Pitch entrepreneurship program inspires students to develop business skills through online curriculums, conferences and teacher-led activities. Students can compete for up to $10,000 in prizes and Pennsylvania College of Technology scholarships totaling up to $40,000 for a team of four students or $10,000 per student.

Established in 1902, Mauch Chunk Trust Company is a locally owned and managed independent community bank headquartered in Jim Thorpe.

Serving Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, MCT operates seven full-service community offices and a dedicated Wealth Management office. The bank offers a comprehensive range of personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and online banking solutions. MCT also provides specialized trust and wealth management services, delivering personalized financial guidance to help clients achieve their financial goals. With a mission to deliver convenient, personalized community banking services, MCT is committed to fostering financial success for its customers and actively supporting the communities it serves.

Brighter Financial Futures is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to preparing the next generation for financial and professional success. By addressing financial literacy gaps and overcoming the “minimum wage” mindset, the organization empowers K-12 students with personal finance education, investing and budgeting simulations and entrepreneurship programs.

Recognized as an Educational Improvement Organization by Pennsylvania’s Department of Community & Economic Development, Brighter Financial Futures reaches over 25,000 students annually and provides training and support to hundreds of educators.

For more information, contact Alan Dakey, president, or Carolyn Shirk, vice president, at 570-975-5149 or cshirk@penncfl.org.