The State DCCA Office of the Securities Commissioner coordinates a youth-oriented program called LifeSmarts. It is a free educational program for teens from grades 6 through 12 that develops their consumer and marketplace skills. It teaches them to be smart and responsible consumers and citizens in the areas of personal finance, health and safety, the environment, technology, and consumer rights and responsibilities. Students compete and prizes are awarded. If you would like to participate as a volunteer, be a sponsor, make a donation, or simply want more information, the contact information for LifeSmarts are: (website) LifeSmartsHawaii.com (email) iep@dcca.hawaii.gov (phone) 808-587-7400 (fax) 808-586-3977

NOTE: Prizes and promotional items donated are due to the DCCA by Friday, January 23, 2015 or earlier. Mahalo for your involvement to help Hawaii’s youth!