Finance Academy Program

Project Background

After successfully showcasing my skills on the Young Bankers Club, VMG Studios brought me back to help develop an even more complex financial literacy program for junior high and high school students. Finance Academy, like Young Bankers Club, uses immersive storytelling, gamified eLearning design, and interactive exploration to keep students engaged. Its design is deeply rooted in youth culture and built to make learning about money fun and memorable.

 

Laptop screen showing the animated start screen of the Finance Academy: Personal Finance Edition with diverse illustrated characters.

My Role

Working in Articulate Storyline, I programmed a series of advanced games and custom interactions—all built to function seamlessly within a SCORM 1.2 package on any LMS. One of the biggest priorities was accessibility. I worked closely with VMG Studios’ Accessibility Specialist to ensure that every element of the program met or exceeded WCAG standards. It was a collaborative, detail-driven process that made a meaningful impact.

Outcomes

Launched in early 2024, Finance Academy is already delivering powerful results:

  • Lesson completion rates above 90%
  • Course completion rates five times higher than industry norms
  • Pre- and post-tests improvements in knowledge retention and skill development
Interactive character selection screen in a financial literacy game featuring Kayla, Joe, Felipe, and Minh on a laptop.

Awards & Recognitions


The Finance Academy program has been recognized for its outstanding creativity and impact, earning a 2024 Gold Telly Award and a 2024 MUSE Creative Award – Gold. These prestigious honors celebrate excellence in educational media and digital design, affirming the program’s innovation, storytelling, and instructional quality.

Want to Learn More?

Explore the mission, art, and creative direction behind Finance Academy Program on the VMG Studios portfolio: Finance Academy on VMGStudios.com

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