Sharks to Launch FINancials Junior GM Program Presented by Comerica Bank

SAN JOSE, CA- The
San Jose Sharks
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The FINancials Junior GM Program presented by Comerica Bank is both an enjoyable and excellent way for students to learn how to become financially savvy all-stars. By acting as their team's general manager, students will work their way through three levels of increasing complexity as they progress from managing the
San Jose Jr. Sharks
youth team, on to the
San Jose Barracuda
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), the Sharks American Hockey League affiliate, then finally to managing the San Jose Sharks. As they navigate through the program, students will learn basic financial concepts including budgeting, savings, cost versus value, pricing, and data-driven decision making to build a winning team. The game will feature actual San Jose Sharks players as well as fictional players.

"As the general manager of San Jose Sharks, I'm excited for these students to gain a unique perspective on the role of the general manager and the factors involved in assembling a winning team, " said Doug Wilson, General Manager of the San Jose Sharks. "I'd like to commend Comerica Bank for partnering with our staff to make lessons about fiscal responsibility both informative and fun. The concepts learned by these students through this complimentary program stand to benefit them now and later in life, regardless of the career path they choose."
"We are excited to partner with the Sharks to share the importance of financial education in a fun and engaging way for young people in Northern California," said Sonya Trac, Comerica Bank Northern California External Affairs Manager. "The FINancials Junior GM Program perfectly complements our Comerica $ense programs designed to empower students and local community members with the essential skills needed to make sound financial decisions. This partnership emphasizes our continued effort to provide the tools and knowledge to successfully navigate the increasingly complex financial world."
To learn more about all free educational programs managed by the San Jose Sharks, check out the Sharks website at
https://www.nhl.com/sharks/community/school-programs
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