Outreach & Training
Because we are aware that the best way to reach vulnerable consumer populations is to work with trusted community entities, Consumer Action provides free multilingual publications, in-language training and support to local educators through a national network of more than 9,000 community-based organizations. This growing network, the largest and most diverse of its kind, has enabled Consumer Action to expand its reach far beyond that of its 26 staff members. Network members include university… Read More »
- LULAC Wisconsin Latino/Migrant Conference
Sol Carbonell, Associate, National Priorities for Consumer Action, participated at the LULAC Wisconsin Latino/Migrant Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Carbonell provided an overview of Latinos and… - L.A. African Marketplace event
The annual African Marketplace and Cultural Faire is held In late August and early September to celebrate the diverse cultures of the African community in… - Teaching financial literacy to Spanish-speakers
Consumer Action experts conducted a workshop for community agencies from various states that focused on how to teach financial literacy skills to the Latino community.… - MoneyWi$e goes to Massachusetts
Consumer Action's Candance Acevedo lead a number of enthusiastically received sessions on financial literacy for the 2nd Annual MoneyWise Regional Financial Literacy Training held in… - Chicago financial literacy forum
Program is sponsored by MoneyWi$e, a joint financial education project of Consumer Action and Capital One In early May, Consumer Action and its MoneyWi$e financial… - MoneyWi$e financial literacy forum 2003
In late November, Consumer Action and leading credit card provider Capital One held a free financial training for more than 80 non-profit community groups from… - 2008 Moneywise Stipend Programs
In an effort to support community-based organizations to educate consumers about financial management, Consumer Action and Capital One are proud to announce the selection of… - Improving the quality of life for colonia residents - Texas
Consumer Action’s Sol Carbonell and Audrey Perrott visited Texas’s Border Fair Housing and Economic Justice… - Commitment to community development - Phoenix, AZ
Community development at Desert Schools means staying true to our core value of people helping people. We believe that community development happens by supporting education,… - ID Theft Quiz
Developed by Consumer Action outreach and training staff, this game is a fun an interactive way to learn more about how to protect yourself against… - Fraud Bingo Game
Fraud Bingo was developed by Consumer Action's outreach and training staff for use in trainings and workshops. The game and instructions can be downloaded as… - Educational training modules
Our popular collection of training modules just got easier to find on the Consumer Action web site. These valuable financial literacy and educational tools can… - Teaching Adults - PowerPoint presentation
An effective trainer is an orchestrator who ensures that participants feel welcome and are treated as equals and with respect. Superior trainers know their subject… - Building and Rebuilding Good Credit Webinar
Consumer Action and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) have partnered to offer free webinars (online trainings) to community…
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