Cultivating a brighter financial future for children, teens and young adults.
OUR WORKSHOPS
Every Journey Begins with a Single Step
The learning journey at GROW Academy is broken into three simple, successive steps. Our financial literacy workshops are delivered by passionate, knowledgeable experts in the local financial community, and instruction is grounded in our evidence-based core curriculum. We serve all youth, ranging from small children to young adults, and our delivery methods are tailored to the developmental needs of each group of students. We believe that financial literacy is a lifelong journey, but together we can achieve a brighter financial future.
STEP 1:
PERSONAL FINANCE
This 90-minute workshop equips students with the knowledge they need to successfully manage their financial lives and create the optimal conditions for growth. Key topics include:
Psychology of Spending
Financial Awareness
Smart Budgeting
Managing Bills
Savings Strategies
Understanding Taxes
Paycheck Basics
Self-Directed Goals
STEP 2:
MANAGING DEBT
This 90-minute workshop takes the mystery out of managing debt and teaches students how to strengthen their financial life through healthy debt management practices. Topics include:
Benefits & Drawbacks of Debt
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Getting Out of Trouble
Basics of FICO Score
Credit Score Optimization
Credit Cards
Car Loans & Mortgages
Student Loans
STEP 3:
SAVING & INVESTING
This 90-minute workshop builds upon the groundwork laid in the first two workshops and teaches students how to grow their financial future by saving and investing. Topics include:
Smart Savings Goals
Paying Yourself First
Putting Money to Work
Understanding Yield
Savings Accounts
Retirement Savings
Investing Basics
Wise Growth Strategies