CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESS Newswire / November 14, 2025 / KeyBank, in collaboration with Everfi®, proudly announced the public launch of its new schools-based financial education and empowerment program, Money, Me & Key®, with a special event at Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts. This program is designed to equip K-12 students with the essential financial knowledge and skills they need to thrive.
The event brought together more than 60 12th-grade students for an engaging and interactive afternoon of small-group discussions, led by KeyBank volunteers. Students dove into real-world topics such as budgeting, financial goal setting, emergency savings and planning for major life purchases. Through hands-on activities that promote critical thinking and personal reflection, students worked to build confidence in their financial decision-making.
“There is no better way to educate our youth and future leaders of tomorrow, than by giving them the tools they need to prepare,” said Dr. Warren Morgan, CMSD CEO. “We are pleased and honored to partner with KeyBank and Everfi. Thanks to the financial literacy program, 5-dozen of our seniors from Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts, had an extraordinary opportunity to hear from top bank executives and leaders from the local community, and share critical information on budgeting, goal setting, and future planning.”
Money, Me & Key®, and its schools-based programming, are cornerstones of KeyBank’s commitment to communities and financial empowerment. Developed in collaboration with Everfi, the program provides KeyBank teammates with dynamic, up-to-date financial education materials to host free workshops in partnership with local nonprofits and community partners. Topics range from personal finance and homeownership to small business and retirement planning, with materials available in both English and Spanish. Launched in April 2024, over 1,600 KeyBank Money Mentors have delivered nearly 2,000 hours of financial education to clients and neighbors, including reaching more than 800 students across 21 CMSD schools, with schools-based programming.
“At KeyBank, we believe financial education is a powerful way to unlock opportunity,” said Chris Gorman, Chairman and CEO of KeyCorp. “By investing in young people and equipping them with real-world financial skills, we’re helping build stronger communities and a more inclusive economy.”
“Money, Me & Key reflects our deep commitment to helping our communities prosper,” said Eric Fiala, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and CEO of the KeyBank Foundation. “This program was built with students at the center-guided by the perspectives of educators and community partners who understand what young people need to thrive. We hope this experience left students feeling empowered, equipped with the financial knowledge to shape their futures with confidence and purpose.”
