FLTA youth financial literacy workshop
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Financial Awareness for Youth

A transformative workshop equipping young people with the financial literacy they need to thrive in adulthood, and avoid the pitfalls that so often plague low-income communities.

The Workshop

Understanding how money works in society

Participants learn everything from managing money and understanding assets versus liabilities to securing employment and building credit, preparing youth to make informed financial decisions that positively shape their lives.

Financial awareness is a critical factor in reducing violence and negative behaviors in low-income areas, where a lack of economic opportunity often leads to desperation and poor decision-making. By teaching saving, investing, and managing credit, we reduce the triggers of financial insecurity, empowering youth to take control of their futures.

Youth financial literacy session

What The Workshop Provides

A complete foundation for financial life

FLTA youth program participants

Why It Matters

Preventing incarceration & homelessness in adulthood

Our youth programs are designed to give young people options, so they're less likely to rely on unhealthy financial choices when hard times arrive.

By building confidence and competence early, we help break the cycle of poverty and violence before it begins, leading to more positive decision-making for years to come.

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