Teacher Certification
EVERFI and the MassMutual Foundation have teamed up to offer a unique professional development opportunity available to educators at no cost.
Through the FutureSmart Professional Development Program, educators can strengthen their own financial capability, while also building upon the financial knowledge needed to teach FutureSmart and other financial literacy courses.
Steps to become FutureSmart Certified:
- Implement FutureSmart in your classroom
- View one (1) webinar from EVERFI’s educator webinar series (below)
- Submit the I’ve completed everything – become Certified today form
- Submit a short video sharing a highlight or key takeaway from using FutureSmart in your classroom and submit via the I’ve completed everything – become Certified today form (directions below)
What you’ll get from the MassMutual Foundation Certified Teacher Program
- FutureSmart Certification to boost your resume and a badge for your email signature
- Access to a library of live and pre-recorded webinars around various educational topics
- Deepen your own understanding of personal finance topics like Paying off Student Loans and Planning for Retirement
- Network of teachers across the country to learn from and share best practices
Program details:
- Deadline: The 2024-25 cohort will be eligible through August 31, 2025. Complete the components above to qualify.
- Length: The program will take approximately one (1) hour to complete, in addition to the implementation of FutureSmart.
Interested in more?
There are plenty of opportunities to get further involved in FutureSmart.
- Submit a short video sharing a highlight or key takeaway from using FutureSmart in your classroom to be eligible for prizes including FutureSmart swag
- Deepen your financial literacy at your own pace by exploring the Securing a Financial Future playlist and more on the FutureSmart Educator Platform
- Apply to join the FutureSmart Teacher Council, a select group of educators who meet to discuss best practices, receive swag and network (reach out to floghman-adham@everfi.com to learn more!)
- Explore scholarship opportunities for your students
Current webinars available:
Explore the various webinars created by EVERFI:
Securing Your Financial Future: An Educator’s Guide to Strategic Saving and Investing
Emerging Career Tracks for Gen Z
Career Readiness in a Diverse World
The Lasting Impact of Financial Education
Building Entrepreneurship Skills WIth Empathy
Bringing Equity to the Classroom: Dollars & Career Sense