Webinar | How Credit Really Works
Credit plays a critical role in many aspects of life, influencing your ability to secure housing, obtain loans, access competitive interest rates, and even pursue employment opportunities. This session provides a practical overview of how credit works, including how credit scores are calculated, the factors that affect your credit history, and strategies for building and maintaining strong credit. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the credit system, learn how to avoid common pitfalls, and leave with actionable tips to make informed financial decisions and strengthen their long-term financial well-being.
Learning objectives:
- Develop practical budgeting and money management skills
- Build confidence in financial decision-making
- Apply simple strategies to strengthen financial stability
- Understand how credit really works
- Debt management
This session will be held through ON24.
For any questions about this event, please contact [email protected].
About the presenter
Sheena Drummond is a financial educator with Money Mentors, Alberta's leading non-profit credit counselling agency, where she partners with organizations across the province to deliver practical, judgement-free financial education that empowers employees and members to achieve lasting financial well-being.
With more than a decade of experience in education across the construction, non-profit, and small business sectors, she brings a uniquely broad perspective to financial literacy, meeting diverse audiences where they are with relevance and empathy. She holds a bachelor of management studies (marketing) and a postgraduate certificate in corporate communications and public relations, and she is currently pursuing an executive MBA in global leadership. As a small-business owner, Sheena also helps entrepreneurs manage finances, understand financial statements, and maintain healthy cash flow, giving her firsthand insight into the real-world pressures facing businesses and their teams. Her presentations are engaging, accessible, and tailored to inspire confidence and actionable change.
This event applies to the following Work Readiness Program skill areas:
