The online workshop will broaden the reach of the 'Investing for Success' program to those who cannot otherwise attend a workshop. The online workshop features animated graphics and video clips of African American investors and finance professionals commenting on their own experiences. The multimedia presentation also covers the importance of realistic expectations and the benefits of long-term investing for financial goals such as a child's college education or a secure retirement. Through the use of a navigation bar, participants can link to the beginning of any unit from anywhere in the workshop. Each unit includes an overview, an explanation of how participants will benefit from completing the section, a lesson with educational materials, and illustrations of specific examples.
Units also contain links to additional online material, an interactive quiz and an action plan.
Domenick said the web-based workshop would benefit anyone who wants to become familiar with basic principles of investing. One element of the program is a series of nationwide investor education workshops aimed at providing information to investors about building wealth while maintaining realistic expectations and encouraging long-term investment planning.