Young people want a say in their financial future. It is your job to listen
This time last year, when I clicked the ‘Submit’ button on my Bank of England Youth Forum application, a wave of anxiety hit me. I thought, “I am the last person anyone would associate with enjoying maths or economics, and I definitely have no clue how to set up an ISA… why on Earth did
- Published in Bank of England Youth Forum, Blogs
Bank of England ‘Economics in Education’ roundtable with Chief Economist Andy Haldane
Walking into the Bank of England for a meeting to discuss the impact of economic and financial education on young people, was a phenomenal experience. Although the Bank of England building was very elaborate and opulent which can make you feel a little intimidated, it served as a reminder of the reason I was there
- Published in Bank of England Youth Forum, Blogs
Ensuring young voices are at the heart of the Bank of England
In a world that’s changing so quickly, with amazing new technologies appearing everyday, it’s more important than ever that some of society’s most established institutions open both their doors and their minds to the ideas and voices of young people. It’s brilliant to be able to say that, working closely with the British Youth Council
- Published in Blogs