BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Aspiring Youth Academy - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Aspiring Youth Academy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aspiringyouth.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Aspiring Youth Academy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260630T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260630T110000 DTSTAMP:20260330T230220Z CREATED:20260330T230220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T230220Z UID:12077-1782813600-1782817200@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Money Smart Summer Financial Literacy Cohort DESCRIPTION:Money Smart Summer Financial Literacy Cohort\nPowered by Enterprise Bank & Trust \nAspiring 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. \nThis 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. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule\nAll virtual sessions take place from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. \n\nSession 1: Tuesday\, June 30\nSession 2: Tuesday\, July 7\nSession 3: Thursday\, July 16\nSession 4: Tuesday\, July 21\nSession 5: Tuesday\, July 28 (in-person) \nSession 6: Wednesday\, July 29 (in-person finale)\n\n\n\n\nProgram Overview \n\n6-week live virtual cohort\n2 in-person sessions at the finale\nLed by local banking professionals and financial experts\nFocused on real-life financial decision-making and confidence-building\n\n\n\n\nHost a Watch Party (New!)\nFor each virtual session\, AYA will also support in-person watch parties to create a more interactive\, community-based learning experience. \nIf you are a: \n\nTeacher\nClub organizer\nFoster family organization\nYouth program facilitator\n\n…and are working with teens\, we’d love to partner with you! \n📧 Contact Ashley@aspiringyouth.org to sign up your group and learn more about hosting your own watch party. \n\n\n\nWhat Teens Will Learn\nParticipants will gain practical\, real-world skills including: \n\nBudgeting and money management\nSaving strategies and financial goal-setting (SMART goals)\nUnderstanding credit and planning for the future\nIdentifying and protecting themselves from scams\nMaking informed financial decisions with confidence\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Program Matters\nThis is more than a financial literacy course—it’s a confidence-building experience that empowers teens to take control of their financial future. \nFrom our most recent cohort: \n\n93% of teens felt very confident managing money after the program\n100% said they feel more confident making smart financial decisions\n100% gained tools they can use in real life\n89% had meaningful financial conversations with their families\n\nTeens walk away not just understanding financial concepts—but applying them to real goals like saving for college\, buying a car\, or starting a business. \n\n\n\nCertificate of Completion\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nReal Impact\, Real Voices\n“This taught me how to budget\, save\, and think ahead… now I feel like I know what I’m doing.” – Grade 11\n“Planning for the future isn’t just something adults do—I can start now.” – Grade 12 \n\n\n\nWho Should Join \n\nTeens ages 13–18\nFamilies who want to build stronger financial habits together\nStudents interested in entrepreneurship\, independence\, and future planning\n\n\n\n\nProgram Experience \n\nInteractive discussions and real-life scenarios\nHands-on activities and goal-setting\nPeer connection and mentorship\nIn-person finale sessions to apply learning and celebrate growth\n\n\n\n\nA Lasting Resource\nParticipants will also gain access to AYA’s financial literacy tools and resources\, designed to support continued learning beyond the program. \n\n\n\nWhy Join\nBecause financial literacy isn’t just about money—\nit’s about confidence\, independence\, and opportunity. URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/money-smart-summer-financial-literacy-cohort/ LOCATION:Aspiring Youth Academy\, 917 E. Sheridan St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85006\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Financial Education,FREE EVENT,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MoneySmart-SummerSeries-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260618T233914Z CREATED:20260330T223833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T233914Z UID:12072-1784800800-1784808000@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Hot Rods & the Business Behind Them: A Teen Garage Experience DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, July 23 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\, students ages 14–18 will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at All American Billet (AAB)\, led by entrepreneur Shane Williams\, who turned a small machine shop into a powerhouse in the hot rod world. \nShane started AAB in 2013 with a single billet sun visor hook for classic trucks. Today\, the company designs custom hot rods\, suspension kits\, and aftermarket parts\, and has grown through multiple brand acquisitions. \nAAB’s Latest Venture:\nAll American Billet continues to innovate\, most recently acquiring Hurricane Motorsports\, a manufacturer of Shelby Cobra replica kit cars. The company now offers build-it-yourself kits\, rollers\, and fully built cars. Plans are also in motion to add Porsche 356 Speedsters and Spyders\, further cementing AAB’s status as a leader in custom automotive innovation. Operating across three facilities totaling 41\,500 square feet\, AAB is more than a collection of brands—it’s a unified powerhouse pushing the boundaries of hot rod and custom vehicle craftsmanship. \nDuring this hands-on 2-hour experience\, teens will: \n\nExplore the garage and see hot rods being built\, customized\, and restored up close\nDiscover the art and skill behind transforming classic cars into one-of-a-kind machines\nLearn directly from Shane about turning passion into a thriving\, multi-brand business\nAsk questions\, gain inspiration\, and connect school lessons to real-world entrepreneurship\n\nThis is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see hot rods and business in action\, and get inspired by an entrepreneur who’s built a career from creativity\, passion\, and vision! URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/hot-rods-the-business-behind-them-a-teen-garage-experience/ LOCATION:All American Billet\, 1138 W Watkins St\, Phoenix\, 85007\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Education,FREE EVENT,Innovators Circle Monthly Events,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260801T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260801T100000 DTSTAMP:20260617T155024Z CREATED:20260617T032636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T155024Z UID:13154-1785567600-1785578400@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Back-to-School Shopping Event for Foster Youth & Young Adults DESCRIPTION:Join Aspiring Youth Academy\, the Phoenix 20-30 Club\, and the Children in Need Foundation for a special back-to-school shopping experience designed to help foster youth and young adults prepare for a successful school year. \nParticipants will receive a shopping budget and be paired with volunteers to shop for clothing\, shoes\, school supplies\, and other essentials of their choosing while learning budgeting and financial decision-making skills along the way. \n✔ Receive up to $200 to shop for your own back-to-school items\n✔ Choose your own clothing\, shoes\, school supplies\, and essentials\n✔ Hands-on budgeting and financial literacy activity\n✔ Mentorship and community support\n✔ Limited spots available \nEligibility Requirements\n✔ Participant must be between the ages of 14–21\n✔ Participant must currently be in foster care\, have foster care experience\, or be referred by a foster care-serving organization\n✔ Participant must be registered in advance\n✔ Participant must be present to participate \nGroup Registration: If your organization\, group home\, foster care agency\, or program would like to arrange for a group of youth to attend\, please contact Ashley@aspiringyouth.org. \n  \n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n 1Teen Registration2Registration3Required Acknowledgments\n \n Participant InformationName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Age*Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opción14151617181920212223School Name*Grade Level*Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opción8th9th10th11th12thCollegeWorking ProfessionalCity of Residence* \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone*Demographic InformationGender Identity*Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opciónWomanManNon-binaryTransgenderAgenderGenderfluidGenderqueerSelf-describePrefer not to sayRace/Ethnicity\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Hispanic or Latino/a/e\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Middle Eastern or North African (MENA)\n \n \n Multiracial / Two or More Races\n \n \n Other\n \n \n Prefer Not to Answer\n Foster Care ConnectionWhich best describes the participant's connection to foster care?\n \n \n Currently in foster care\n \n \n \n Kinship Care / Cuidado por familiares\n \n \n \n Extended Foster Care / Cuidado de crianza extendido\n \n \n \n Group home or congregate care\n \n \n \n Former foster youth\n \n \n \n Adopted from foster care\n \n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration InformationWho is completing this registration?Please Select OneFoster ParentAdoptive ParentKinship CaregiverCASAGroup Home StaffIndependent Living SpecialistCase ManagerFoster Care Organization StaffParticipant (Self)OtherName of person completing registration*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email of person completing registration*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone of person completing registration*Organization or Agency AffiliationWhich organization\, agency\, or community partner is the participant affiliated with?*\n \n \n Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)\n \n \n \n Child Crisis Arizona\n \n \n \n Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents (AZAFAP)\n \n \n \n The Foster Alliance\n \n \n \n Fostering Futures Foundation\n \n \n \n Fostering Heroes Foundation\n \n \n \n Hope & A Future\n \n \n \n CASA of Arizona\n \n \n \n Voices for CASA Children\n \n \n \n Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation\n \n \n \n Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation\n \n \n \n Independent Living Program\n \n \n \n Group Home / Congregate Care Provider\n \n \n \n Kinship Care Program\n \n \n \n Foster Parent Association\n \n \n \n Other Foster Care Organization\n \n \n \n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n Other\n Organization Contact Name*Organization Contact Email*Organization Contact Phone*Attendance InformationHow many people will be attending\, including the participant?Participant OnlyParticipant + 1 AdultParticipant + 2 GuestsWho will be accompanying the participant? (Select all that apply)\n \n Foster Parent\n \n \n Adoptive Parent\n \n \n Kinship Caregiver\n \n \n CASA\n \n \n Group Home Staff\n \n \n Mentor\n \n \n Family Member\n \n \n Other\n \n \n No Additional Guests\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Required AcknowledgmentsConsent I agree to notify Aspiring Youth Academy as soon as possible if I am no longer able to attend so that another youth may have the opportunity to participate.*If you are unable to attend after registering\, please notify Ashley@aspiringyouth.org as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to another foster youth or young adult.Consent I confirm that the participant is eligible for this event as a foster youth\, former foster youth\, youth in kinship care\, youth in congregate care\, or a young adult with foster care experience.Consent I understand that the participant must be present at the event to participate.Media Release\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/back-to-school-shopping-event-for-foster-youth-young-adults/ LOCATION:Khol’s (19th Ave. & Bell Rd.)\, 3517 W. Bell Rd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85053\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Youth and Young Adults ages 14-21,FREE EVENT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BAck-to-School-Shopping-Event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR