Experiential Financial Learning

Educates and empowers high school students in the prudent and informed management of their financial resources.

Provides project-based education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) to K–12 students through afterschool programs and hands-on workshops that integrate entrepreneurship, creative arts, and leadership development.

Offers structured programs for grades 6–12 that teach product development, branding, screen printing, and e-commerce management through hands-on workshops and school-based fundraisers where students design, market, and sell custom apparel.

Organizes art exhibitions featuring work from over ten young artists, showcasing creativity, resilience, and inspiration for youth audiences.

Runs the “Earn While You Learn” program and related financial literacy initiatives that teach saving, investing, and money management, including opening custodial bank and investment accounts, sponsoring bank trips, hosting stock purchase parties, and providing seed money to youth.

Runs WatchClubXTV.com, a free streaming platform offering educational and entertaining content created by and for youth in New York City.

Supports students in producing award-winning films, animations, musicals, and documentaries such as "Dear Bully," "Rights," and "MuScience," which have received multiple New York Emmy Awards and nominations.

Develops and distributes training materials and guides for staff on child abuse reporting, health and safety, learning styles, team debriefings, daily huddles, and program management to support effective implementation of youth programs.

Provides project-based workshops leading to paid and unpaid internships, offers resume-building tools for grades K–12, and enables students to browse job and internship opportunities in NYC.

Operates a week-long program in which high school students develop, launch, and run a Business-for-a-Day™, including instruction in business planning, revenue modeling, operations, and promotion. Includes public presentations and post-mortem evaluations of student projects.

Provides educational programs in economics and entrepreneurship to multiple audiences, including youth, teachers, and early-stage entrepreneurs, with a focus on experiential learning and practical skill development.

Offers financial literacy programs for youth that combine online and outdoor learning experiences; includes a pilot program for college-bound students featuring field trips and guest speakers from financial literacy fields.

Provides an 8-week (or 7-session) financial education curriculum to underrepresented high school students through college student tutors, teaching long-term investing, personal finance, stocks, and bonds. Upon completion of a capstone project and attendance requirements, students receive $100 invested in low-cost, diversified mutual funds, with positions transferred to their individual brokerage accounts when they turn 18. The program operates in partnership with high schools and youth-serving organizations across multiple states, including Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alaska, and Washington, DC.

Recruits college students to serve as tutors in the financial literacy program, providing them with training and support to deliver curriculum content to high school students. Includes organizing networking events with professionals to support tutor engagement and development.

Provides ongoing financial education workshops and programming for children and youth ages 5 to college level, covering money management, budgeting, goal-setting, savings, and the banking system. Programs include biweekly Zoom workshops and curriculum that guides youth in creating personal financial plans.

Organizes and hosts a recurring annual event in April to celebrate and promote financial literacy among youth and families.

Provides guidance and resources to parents to help them engage their children in financial literacy through family conversations and shared budgeting activities.

Provides resources and guidance to support student college enrollment and application processes. Teaches job search skills, part-time employment acquisition, and formal and informal etiquette as part of a social skills development program.