BUILDING FINANCIAL FUTURES™

Your future starts with a choice, and the right support can turn that choice into opportunity. We help young adults ages 16–24 build the knowledge, confidence, skills, and connections they need to pursue education, launch meaningful careers, strengthen their financial future, and create a life of greater independence and opportunity.
Building Financial Futures was built on a simple but radical idea that a young person who understands their money, knows their career pathway, and has real employer connections will outperform any program that stops at financial literacy alone. The goal is not to teach information. The goal is to help young people think differently, decide intentionally, and build better outcomes throughout their entire lives.
Success means that young adults ages 16–24 leave the program not only with increased financial knowledge, but with the skills, connections, opportunities, and resources to translate that knowledge into action, leading to education and credential attainment, employment, increased earnings, financial stability, and greater economic mobility.

WE BUILD FINANCIAL FUTURES™

Helping Young Adults Build Careers, Income, Confidence, and Long-Term Economic Mobility

The Cohort Experience

Members move through six guided learning labs as a cohort, building relationships and skills together. The Six Labs include: Life by Design (CogniShift™), Strategic Decision Making, Workforce Execution, Financial Systems, Character and Leadership, and Execution and Mobility Planning. Every member leave with: a completed resume, a declared career pathway, and a personalized Economic Mobility Plan.

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- A plan to compare college, trade school, certifications, and apprenticeships
- A plan to understand income potential
- A plan to build financial stability
- A plan to connect with employers
- Discovering Who I Am
- Decisions Create Destinations
- Career Pathways & Workforce Exploration
- The Cost of Adulting
- A personalized career pathway
- Resume and professional profile
- Knowledge of banking and financial systems
- Ongoing support beyond the classroom

Financial Coaching

Financial coaching for your adults ages 16-24 covers Bank account opening and management, Credit score education and building from zero, Budgeting and the cost of living, FICO score mechanics and improvement strategies, FAFSA completion and financial aid navigation, Emergency savings and debt management, Long-term wealth building principles, and One-on-one coaching with a certified financial coach.

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Research careers, salaries, certifications, college options, trades, apprenticeships, and industry demand.
Develop resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing skills, networking skills, and workplace professionalism.
Create a personalized roadmap outlining next steps toward education, employment, and financial goals.

The Opportunity Network

No expiration date and no aging out. Alumni receive access to monthly workshops, opportunity alerts, hiring events and career expos, entrepreneurship programming, advancement coaching and salary growth, and peer network and community connections.

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- Resume Clinics
- LinkedIn Optimization
- Interview Preparation
- Professional Communication
- Personal Branding
- Workplace Success
- Guest Speakers
- Career Panels
- Industry Spotlights
- Professional Mentorship
- Industry Tours
- Workplace Tours
- Job Shadowing

Is This Program For You

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You're in high school and want a head start before everyone else
You just graduated and aren't sure what your next step looks like
You're working but want a career not just a job that pays the bills
You're in college and need income in your pathway right now
You don't have a bank account, credit score, or financial plan yet
You want a certification that generates income while you build your long-term career
You are ready to invest in yourself and you want a community that invests back