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Financial Education for Your Organization

We offer free in-person financial education courses to communities in our footprint.

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Financial Education Workshops

Old National is proud to provide a variety of financial education programs, including online and in-person options. They are available for employers to offer at the workplace, to bring to non-profits and schools, and more!

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We believe improved financial knowledge leads to a better future for individuals and families. In turn, this creates stronger communities. Our associates have used their expertise to develop or partner in the creation of several financial education programs for the communities we serve.

Additional Community Programs

Real Life Finance materials

Our Online Option: Real-Life Finance

Access to 46 individual personal finance lessons, including Financial Psychology, Budgeting, Home Ownership, Account Management, Credit, Loans and Debt, Jobs and Careers, Entrepreneurship, Taxes, Risk Management, Insurance, Retirement and Investments.

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Money Safety for Seniors

This program outlines tools for seniors to detect, protect against, and report financial exploitation. We want to keep seniors safe from fraud.

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12 Steps to Financial Success

Empowers at-risk adults, specifically those incarcerated for non-violent offenses, to take control of their future and achieve financial success.

The 12 Steps to Financial Success program received the Wolters Kluwer Community Impact Award in 2017 and the ABA Community Commitment Award in Financial Education in 2015.

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Bank On

Provides mainstream financial services to those who would not otherwise have a banking relationship. This program equips individuals to successfully manage their accounts.

Award‑Winning Financial Education and Community Leadership

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    Recognized for Impactful Financial Education

    Old National Bank has been nationally recognized for its commitment to financial education that strengthens individuals, families, and communities.

    Wolters Kluwer Community Impact Award (2017) for 12 Steps to Financial Success, a program empowering at risk adults with practical financial skills.

    ABA Community Commitment Award in Financial Education

    • 2015: 12 Steps to Financial Success
    • 2018: Money Safety for Seniors, focused on fraud prevention and financial safety for older adults
  • Ben Joergens, Old National Financial Empowerment Director

    Award‑Winning Financial Empowerment Leadership

    Ben Joergens, Director of Financial Empowerment

    Ben Joergens leads Old National’s financial education strategy and partnerships across schools, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout our footprint.

    • Named 2017 Financial Educator of the Year by the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC).
    • Recipient of the ABA George Bailey Distinguished Service Award in 2015 for outstanding leadership and community impact in financial education.
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    Community Voice

    Recognized for Impact in Our Community

    Ben Joergens was named a 2026 Faces of Downtown recipient for his meaningful contributions to the Evansville community through financial empowerment. As Director of Financial Empowerment at Old National Bank and host of the Real‑Life Finance podcast, Ben is known for making complex financial topics approachable, relatable, and judgment‑free.

    “Ben Joergens’ energy was infectious when he spoke to our group of young adults about financial literacy. I have never felt more comfortable talking about a subject I didn’t understand. He explained everything in simple terms, shared relatable stories, and assured us that there were no bad questions. Thank you for empowering us, Ben!”

Request a Financial Education Workshop

Old National provides financial education workshops in the communities we serve at no cost. To request a workshop, please complete and submit the form below. We will respond to your request as soon as possible.