From Lit to Legit: Financially Ready, Set, Go

**Let's talk about financial literacy.** Today, we are  talking about something that impacts every one of us - financial literacy and know-how. I am joined by Marcella Reilly from ATU Galway and Jesus Quaye Saya from ATU Sligo to explore the award winning *Financial Readiness for Life* programme-an ATU programme developed in partnership with MABS that equips people with the knowledge and confidence to manage their finances, make informed decisions and plan for the future. This programme was a  recent winner of the **Dr Brendan McCormack Universal Design for Learning award.** This programme is helping people build essential life skills for financial wellbeing. From being recognised as a case study in the national *Toolkit for Evaluating Financial Education Initiatives* by the CCPC, to featuring at the launch of the *National Financial Literacy Strategy Annual Review and Action Plan 2026–2027* by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris, this work is having real national impact. Thank you for listening to this episode of *Get Lit* and be sure to check out the financial readiness for life programme online at **freecourses.atu.ie** **Get skills. Get confidence. Get Lit!** If you or someone you know are affected by any if the topics discussed in this podcast please look for support: **MABS-Money, Advice & Budgeting Service Ireland** **0818 07 2000** The MABS Helpline 0818 07 2000, Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm. Our Helpline Advisers can give you advice and support on many money management and debt issues, and can also provide you with MABS self-help materials free of charge. Our Helpline is confidential and you can remain anonymous. **www.mabs.ie** **Podcast Host & Regional Literacy Co-ordinator for Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim** Roisin Egan- roisinegan@msletb.ie Tel: 086 8340612 **Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy Website** — information & resources to find support nationwide **www.adultliteracyforlife.ie** **MSLETB (Mayo,Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board) Office (Quay Street, Sligo)** **Phone: 071 9194800** **www.msletb.ie** **Sligo Adult Educational Guidance Service** Address: MSLETB Quay Street, Sligo, F91 XH96 Phone: 071913 8411 | 085 877 7002 Email: sligoadultguidance@msletb.ie **Adult Literacy MSLETB Courses** For reading,writing, numeracy, digital skills; free and confidential. **www.msletb.ie** **What You Can Do:** Reach out to your local Education and Training Board (ETB) to ask about courses and supports. Contact the Adult Educational Guidance Service in your local ETB -they are impartial and help you explore options.