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This is a fantastic opportunity for students to expand their professional network and gain exposure to the vast and diverse career opportunities that exist in our field!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Nunito Sans"'>The knowledge bowl is a fun and interactive team event that tests their personal finance savvy, while also helping them prepare to sit for the <a href="http://afcpe.org/certification-and-training/accredited-financial-counselor" target="_blank">AFC® certification</a> exam! To apply, student teams must answer a field question – this year’s topic addresses the growing wealth gap that is impacting the financial stability of many Americans.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Nunito Sans"'>If you know of any students who may be interested in forming a team, please help us share this information. 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