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Sep 12, 2007: Monster and Bank of America Prepare High School Students For Their Financial Future
MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2007--Making It Count, an educational service provider for students and parents and a business unit of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), is teaming up with Bank of America, one of the world's largest financial institutions to provide high school juniors and seniors with valuable information to help them develop smart money management skills while in high school through their new "Making Your Money Count" program.
Beginning in August, Making It Count's "Making Your Money Count" program will be presented free to high school juniors and seniors at one hundred high schools across the country. The "Making Your Money Count" program shows students how to understand the basics of banking and money management including designing their own budget, establishing and responsibly managing credit and understanding different types of loans.
"The Making Your Money Count program is new to Making It Count's live in-school presentations and we are excited to have the opportunity to assist high school students in their decision-making as it relates to money management," said J.R. Cifani vice president and general manager, Making It Count. "It's never too early to learn how to take control of your finances, and this valuable program provides students with the resources and tools to positively impact their financial future."
A full-color workbook is provided for students to follow along during the presentation and to take with them as a future resource.
"Bank of America recognizes that upon high school graduation, planning for college and managing the financial world can be overwhelming for young adults," said Tracy Grooms, Student Lending Executive at Bank of America. "Making Your Money Count provides students with basic money management skills and the tools they will need to build a financial foundation that they can take with them throughout the next phase of their life."
In addition to offering financial solutions specifically designed for students, such as CampusEdge(R) Checking and CampusEdge(R) Student Loans, Bank of America provides a Student Financial Handbook which is an easy-to-use guide to assist students in managing their money. Students can download a free copy at www.bankofamerica.com/studentbanking
For more information regarding the "Making Your Money Count" program, visit: http://www.makingitcount.com/educators/programs/hs_mymcprogram.asp, or e-mail: programs@makingitcount.com or call 513-772-1188. To learn about the additional four Making it Count programs that are presented in conjunction with Bank of America, please visit www.makingitcount.com.About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 57 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 5,700 retail banking offices, more than 17,000 ATMs and award-winning online banking with more than 22 million active users. Bank of America is the No. 1 overall Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the United States and the No. 1 SBA lender to minority-owned small businesses. The company serves clients in 175 countries and has relationships with 98 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 80 percent of the Global Fortune 500. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
About Making It Count
Making It Count provides a nationally recognized series of live, in-school presentations that educate and motivate teens to excel in both personal and professional educational endeavors. Delivered by a roster of skilled presenters from a variety of backgrounds, including members of the U.S. Olympic Team, the corporate-sponsored programs reach more than 2.5 million students every year, and are hosted at over 5,000 high schools and 650 colleges nationwide. More information is available at http://www.makingitcount.com.
About Monster Worldwide
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), parent company of Monster(R), the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to bring people together to advance their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.monster.com. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at www.monsterworldwide.com.
Special Note: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding Monster Worldwide, Inc.'s strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of Monster Worldwide's control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward- looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which Monster Worldwide operates, risks associated with acquisitions, competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in Monster Worldwide's Form 10-K and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: Bank of America Diane Wagner, 312-828-2932 Diane.wagner@bankofamerica.com or Monster Tara Murray, 978-461-8126 Tara.Murray@monster.com SOURCE: Monster Worldwide, Inc.
