Our Program

A comprehensive 12-week curriculum designed to empower 7th–8th graders with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills

12 Weeks
24 Total Sessions
2x/Week
Tue & Thu, 4–5 PM
20–30
Students per Cohort

Program Structure

Each 60-minute session includes two focused 30-minute blocks

Financial Literacy Block

Practical money skills including saving, budgeting, investing, credit, entrepreneurship fundamentals, and career exploration.

Hands-on Entrepreneurship Block

Learn coding with Roblox Studio, AI tools, marketing with Canva/Wix, financial modeling, and culminate in a final pitch presentation.

12-Week Schedule

A progressive curriculum that builds skills week by week

Weeks 1–2

Financial Literacy

Saving & Budgeting Basics

Introduction to money management and goal setting

Entrepreneurship

Roblox Studio Intro + AI Code Prompts

Getting started with game development and AI tools

Incentive: $5/session; Discuss $100 seed account

Weeks 3–4

Financial Literacy

Stocks 101 & Mock Portfolios

Understanding the stock market and building portfolios

Entrepreneurship

AI Scripts, Variables & Loops

Learning programming fundamentals with AI assistance

Incentive: Vote on weekly stock; +$10 for full attendance

Weeks 5–6

Financial Literacy

Credit & Debt Management

Smart borrowing and credit score fundamentals

Entrepreneurship

Marketing with Wix/Canva Sims

Creating marketing materials and online presence

Incentive: $7/session; Track website/social "views"

Weeks 7–8

Financial Literacy

Entrepreneurship Mindset

Thinking like a business owner and problem solver

Entrepreneurship

Google Sheets Sims + AI Insights

Financial modeling and data-driven decisions

Incentive: Group "sell" challenge with bonus prizes

Weeks 9–10

Financial Literacy

Diversification & Risk

Portfolio management and risk assessment

Entrepreneurship

Launch & Promo via School Socials

Going to market with student projects

Incentive: $10/session; Allocate earnings to stock picks

Weeks 11–12

Financial Literacy

Taxes Basics & Career Paths

Understanding taxes and financial careers

Entrepreneurship

Pitch Day & Final Stock Selection

Present projects to parents and community

Incentive: Certificate + $20 completion bonus

Safety & Compliance

Your child's security and privacy are our top priorities

Custodial Accounts

All investment accounts are custodial accounts under full parent control. Parents maintain complete oversight and access.

Safe Technology Use

Roblox Studio is used in supervised, educational settings. All online activities are monitored and age-appropriate.

E-Gift Incentives

Session incentives are distributed as e-gift cards, ensuring safe, trackable, and parent-approved rewards.

Cultural Inclusivity

Bilingual instruction available. Curriculum includes examples from diverse Hispanic and Black entrepreneurs.

Program Goals & Measurement

How we track student success

Success Metrics

  • 80% attendance target across the 12-week program
  • Pre and post-program surveys measuring financial knowledge
  • Completion of final pitch presentation and project
  • Parent feedback on student behavior and money habits

Long-term Impact

Our goal is to create lasting behavioral change. Students leave the program with practical money management skills, foundational investment knowledge, and entrepreneurial confidence that will serve them throughout their lives.