Program Overview
Who
Teams of three to five employees from your financial institution
Where
Local elementary or middle schools
When
10 weeks, one 3-hour site visit per week (Fall & Spring terms)
What
Interactive, team-led financial literacy sessions with all materials provided
A volunteer online workshop is scheduled before each semester to prepare mentors with all the tools and knowledge they need to deliver impactful sessions. Our structured program makes it easy for professionals to make a meaningful difference without extensive preparation time.
Mentor Team Structure
Our team structure ensures that the volunteer commitment remains manageable while providing consistent support to students. The rotation system allows each mentor to lead sessions in multiple Financial Literacy topics while building relationships with students throughout the program.
Weekly Mentor Rotation Schedule & Session Topics
Ideas
Funds *Pizza Party
Our 10-week curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in both investing and entrepreneurship. Each session builds on previous knowledge, culminating in real-world applications that demonstrate student mastery. All materials and lesson plans are provided to mentors in advance.
Key Dates
August 1st – August 15th, 2025
Monday, September 8th – Friday, December 12th, 2025
Week of January 5th, 2026
Monday, January 12th – Friday, April 17th, 2026
Step Up Now and Become a Financial Literacy Mentor Change a Life. Close the Gap. Build a Legacy
Our kids are in crisis—and they need YOU!
What You Bring as a Mentor:
You’re not just teaching budgeting or saving—you’re rewriting the narrative.
You’re showing students how to break cycles, dream bigger, and take control of their futures. Your real-world insight, your encouragement, your belief in them—that’s the spark that no app, curriculum, or textbook can replace.
⏱ A Few Hours. A Lifetime of Impact
- Accelerate a student’s recovery in math and reading
- Instill confidence and financial independence
- Open doors to college, careers, and generational wealth
This is more than mentorship. It’s an act of resistance against poverty.
It’s how we fight the academic gap, the wealth gap—and the belief gap.