TORONTO, April 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On April 19, seventy-five Toronto-area youth spent the day learning the value of money, financial independence and how to start investing for their future . Over 15 volunteers from Canada’s fastest growing online brokerage, Questrade (www.questrade.com) hosted the group of eager seventh graders from Amesbury Middle School in North York, while the company sponsored JA Central Ontario’s Financial Literacy Day event, the JA Dollars with Sense program. The goal of this compelling initiative is to help students learn how to make smart financial decisions and ultimately succeed in both work and life.

“Questrade is very proud to partner with JA Central Ontario,” said Questrade President and CEO Edward Kholodenko. “Their mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy aligns closely with ours, to help Canadians become more prosperous and financially secure. Education is the first step and knowledge is power,” he explained.

Dollars with Sense is a fun and interactive hands-on program that helps students develop their financial skills. Through this program, students learn about budgeting, money and credit management, saving and investing.

“Working alongside partners like Questrade, JA helps young people develop the ability and discipline to make wise personal and financial decisions,” said Jane Eisbrenner, President and CEO, JA Central Ontario. “Our programs are led by industry experts and provide real-world knowledge and experience to help young people know when to spend, when to save, how to manage a budget effectively, how to choose the right financial products, and how to prepare for change. life.. Questrade is a natural fit for us and we are delighted to work together.

Mr. Kholodenko continued, “Our support for JA and its programs is part of what we believe in. We have built momentum over the past 3 years and look forward to building this partnership.

About JA Central Ontario
JA Central Ontario is a member of JA Canada and part of JA Worldwide (JA), the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business. Through the delivery of hands-on, blended learning in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness, JA empowers youth to develop their entrepreneurial ideas, hone their job skills, manage their income, and secure a better life. for themselves, their families and their communities. . Since 1968, schools in central Ontario have relied on JA to prepare young people to succeed in an ever-changing global economy. During the 2016-2017 school year, more than 55,000 students benefited from JA Central Ontario programs, each provided free of charge by volunteers from local business communities, combining their real-life experience with innovative program content. already. JA is the important link between education and the business world that so many students need today, JA programs effectively expand the scope of opportunities for young people, giving them the confidence and skills they need to become the next generation of business and community leaders. JA Central Ontario is responsible for the geographic area bounded by Barrie, Bowmanville and Burlington. For information visit
www.jacentralontario.org and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @JACentralON #JACOFinLit.

About Questrade
Questrade (www.questrade.com) is the fastest growing online brokerage company in Canada. It is transforming the Canadian financial services industry by leveraging technology to reduce fees and providing a viable alternative to traditional financial investment options, allowing Canadians to “keep more of their money.” .” As a leader and innovator in fintech, Questrade is a trusted ally advocating for consumers, focused on enhancing value. Since 1999, Questrade has been a pioneer in the financial industry, using technology to create the innovative products and services Canadians need to maximize the return on their investments. Today, the company has over $7 billion in assets and over 30,000 new accounts opened each year. Questrade and its companies offer financial products and services: securities, foreign exchange investments and online wealth management. Questrade was recently named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the seventh consecutive year. For more information, visit www.questrade.com, follow on Facebook and Twitter @Questrade. #Questradecares

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