Money Smart Summer Financial Literacy Cohort

Money Smart Summer Financial Literacy Cohort
Powered by Enterprise Bank & Trust

Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA), in partnership with Enterprise Bank & Trust, is proud to offer the Money Smart Summer Financial Literacy Cohort—a 6-week, no-cost program designed to equip teens with real-world money skills that last a lifetime.

This engaging and interactive experience is open to teens ages 13–18 and their families, combining live virtual sessions with two in-person finale workshops to bring learning to life.

Program Schedule
All virtual sessions take place from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

  • Session 1: Tuesday, June 30
  • Session 2: Tuesday, July 7
  • Session 3: Thursday, July 16
  • Session 4: Tuesday, July 21
  • Session 5: Tuesday, July 28 (in-person) 
  • Session 6: Wednesday, July 29 (in-person finale)

Program Overview

  • 6-week live virtual cohort
  • 2 in-person sessions at the finale
  • Led by local banking professionals and financial experts
  • Focused on real-life financial decision-making and confidence-building

Host a Watch Party (New!)
For each virtual session, AYA will also support in-person watch parties to create a more interactive, community-based learning experience.

If you are a:

  • Teacher
  • Club organizer
  • Foster family organization
  • Youth program facilitator

…and are working with teens, we’d love to partner with you!

📧 Contact Ashley@aspiringyouth.org to sign up your group and learn more about hosting your own watch party.

What Teens Will Learn
Participants will gain practical, real-world skills including:

  • Budgeting and money management
  • Saving strategies and financial goal-setting (SMART goals)
  • Understanding credit and planning for the future
  • Identifying and protecting themselves from scams
  • Making informed financial decisions with confidence

Why This Program Matters
This is more than a financial literacy course—it’s a confidence-building experience that empowers teens to take control of their financial future.

From our most recent cohort:

  • 93% of teens felt very confident managing money after the program
  • 100% said they feel more confident making smart financial decisions
  • 100% gained tools they can use in real life
  • 89% had meaningful financial conversations with their families

Teens walk away not just understanding financial concepts—but applying them to real goals like saving for college, buying a car, or starting a business.

Certificate of Completion
All students who complete the program will receive a Letter of Completion from Aspiring Youth Academy and Enterprise Bank & Trust, recognizing their participation in the full 6-week cohort.

Real Impact, Real Voices
“This taught me how to budget, save, and think ahead… now I feel like I know what I’m doing.” – Grade 11
“Planning for the future isn’t just something adults do—I can start now.” – Grade 12

Who Should Join

  • Teens ages 13–18
  • Families who want to build stronger financial habits together
  • Students interested in entrepreneurship, independence, and future planning

Program Experience

  • Interactive discussions and real-life scenarios
  • Hands-on activities and goal-setting
  • Peer connection and mentorship
  • In-person finale sessions to apply learning and celebrate growth

A Lasting Resource
Participants will also gain access to AYA’s financial literacy tools and resources, designed to support continued learning beyond the program.

Why Join
Because financial literacy isn’t just about money—
it’s about confidence, independence, and opportunity.

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