Five pathways to
financial empowerment
Each program is designed for a specific audience and stage of life — from elementary school to young adulthood — with one consistent goal: real knowledge that creates lasting change.
EmpowerED
Financial Literacy
EmpowerED gives middle and high school students the real-world money skills they need — not just theory, but practical financial decision-making they can apply today and for the rest of their lives.
- Understand budgeting, saving, and how to build an emergency fund
- Learn how credit works — and how to protect it from a young age
- Navigate banking, insurance basics, and responsible borrowing
- Explore investing fundamentals and compound growth over time
- Build the financial confidence to make informed, independent decisions
6–12
Grade Range
12 wks
Program Length
Program Outcomes
87%
of participants applied to college
$12K+
avg scholarship aid identified
TAT College
Preparation
The college application process is overwhelming — especially when you don't know what you don't know. TAT College Prep demystifies every step, from choosing schools to securing financial aid, so students and families can approach it with confidence.
- Step-by-step guidance through college applications and deadlines
- FAFSA completion support and financial aid strategy
- Scholarship research, applications, and essay coaching
- Understanding the true cost of college and cost-saving strategies
- Leadership development and extracurricular positioning
Smart Money
Camp
Before students hit middle school, they should already understand saving, spending, and the basics of how money works. Smart Money Camp makes financial concepts accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate — building the foundation that all future financial learning depends on.
- The basics of earning, spending, saving, and giving
- Hands-on activities that make money concepts tangible
- Introduction to needs vs. wants and goal-setting
- Age-appropriate exploration of banking and accounts
- Building healthy money habits early — before patterns form
What you'll build
Young
Enterprise Lab
Young Enterprise Lab is where financial literacy meets real-world application. Students and young adults develop business ideas, build financial plans, and learn to think like entrepreneurs — with mentorship from experienced professionals along the way.
- Entrepreneurship fundamentals: ideation, validation, planning
- Applying financial literacy to real business scenarios
- Understanding profit, loss, investment, and cash flow
- Mentorship from business owners and industry professionals
- Showcase opportunities to present projects to the community
Financial Ed
for Families
Financial Ed for Families brings real-world money management directly to adults and households. Whether you're navigating debt, building wealth, or preparing for the future, this program delivers the financial knowledge families need to thrive — together.
- Household budgeting, expense tracking, and cash flow management
- Debt reduction strategies and credit repair fundamentals
- Retirement planning, savings vehicles, and long-term wealth building
- Insurance, estate basics, and protecting your family's financial future
- How to model and teach healthy money habits at home
18+
Age Range
8 wks
Program Length