Financial Literacy Education and Events

The USC Career Center and USC Alumni Association are dedicated to empowering USC students, recent graduates, and alumni with the knowledge and resources needed to make confident, informed financial decisions. Through interactive workshops, conferences, and engaging panel discussions, members of the USC Trojan Family will gain practical insights into a range of essential financial topics, including:

  • Budgeting
  • Saving
  • Investing
  • Tax Planning
  • Salary Negotiation
  • Estate Planning

Our financial education programs are delivered through virtual platforms, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for the USC Trojan Family. The USC Career Center proudly operates its programs in alignment with USC’s Notice of Non-Discrimination, reaffirming our commitment to all individuals. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@usc.edu.

We invite financial professionals who are passionate about educating and inspiring others to share their expertise as a speaker at one of our upcoming events. If interested, please contact Lori Shreve Blake, Senior Director for Career Engagement, at shrevebl@usc.edu.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your financial literacy—visit our events webpage here to learn more about our exciting upcoming offerings

Financial Literacy Webinar Testimonials

“I enjoyed that the advice was guided towards college students’ realistic savings goals.”

“It was an eye opener as to how to plan, progress, and decide on savings and investments.”

“I appreciated the honest answers and stories everyone shared in what inspired them to gain more knowledge in finance, whether it was for the sake of survival or a smarter approach in treating yourself.”

“The workshop addressed the sources of the issues leading to diminished wealth building, and how to address those in realistic ways considering where we are academic and career-wise.”

Spring 2026 Events:

  • Understanding and Leveraging Your Credit Scores – event concluded on January 28, 2026 (no recording available)
  • Understanding Money: Financial Literacy (Virtual) – event concluded February 17 and 24, 2026 (no recording available)

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