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The search is underway for corporate sponsors willing to assist young people understand the importance of strong credit and money management skills through musical self-expressions.

Sponsors are being sought for a new youth economic literacy contest designed to help teach financial and money management skills to children of all ages.

The contest rules and guidelines can be viewed at http://www.rapliteracy.com/ is the brain-child of Donald L. Robinson, CEO of eSkills, LLC.

"We saw the needs of the youth and created a fun communication method using Rap Lyrics and layering it with the importance of financial literacy education.  Our program is designed to be implemented into any school setting or any youth community based program.  Our rap lyrics contest brings all youth together in a fun educational and arts enrichment friendly setting," explained Robinson.

With the aid of corporate sponsors, Robinson hopes to make a difference in many youth lives that have problems communicating, low self-esteem or are in need of artistic expression.  Research has proven that an art enrichment curriculum, particularly music, helps youth desperate for self-expression with their communication skills that instill pride and confidence.  Rap Lyrics Contest is intended to capture the mind of students while at the same time promoting less intimidating practices in the classroom.

-Contest will run from April 1, 2008 - June 16, 2008

-Contest winners will be announce July 4, 2008

Contest Mission Statement:

To assist and engage children of all ages in understanding the importance of strong credit and money management skills through musical self-expressions.  With Sound Art, students awaken creativity, discover their talents and become skilled.

About eSkills LLC:
Donald L. Robinson is the founder and CEO of eSkills LLC. The company offers a financial management skills training web site as a tool for parents and schools to enable young people to develop financial literacy. Robinson has an MBA from Ashland University, and has many years of experience in financial and business management.


Press Contact:
Donald L. Robinson
(614)777-1507