Empowering Youth Through Financial Literacy

Free 12-week after-school program teaching 7th–8th graders real-world money skills, entrepreneurship, and financial independence.

Your Impact

$100
Seeds one student's investment account
$5–10
Per-session incentive for attendance
$20
Graduation bonus for program completion

How It Works

A proven 3-step journey to financial empowerment

1

Enroll

Parents sign up their 7th or 8th grader for the free 12-week program at their school.

2

Learn & Build

Students attend twice-weekly sessions learning financial literacy, coding, and entrepreneurship skills.

3

Pitch Day

Students present their projects, graduate with certificates, and receive their final portfolio.

Program Overview

Comprehensive curriculum designed for middle school students

Schedule

  • •Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • •12 weeks (24 sessions total)
  • •Cohort size: 20–30 students
  • •Location: School classroom or computer lab

What Students Learn

  • •Saving, budgeting, and investing basics
  • •Stock market fundamentals
  • •Coding and AI tools (Roblox Studio)
  • •Marketing and entrepreneurship
School-based
Custodial accounts
Bilingual option
501(c)(3) nonprofit

Success Stories

Hear from parents and students who've experienced the program

My daughter learned more about money in 12 weeks than I did in my entire childhood. She's already budgeting her allowance!

M
Maria Gonzalez
Parent, Houston ISD

The program opened my eyes to what's possible. Now I'm helping my parents make better financial decisions.

J
James Rodriguez
8th Grade Graduate

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