What Is Money Moves Lab?
Money Moves Lab is our signature learning experience within the Youth Financial Empowerment Academy. It's where financial concepts come to life through interactive simulations, real-world challenges, and peer collaboration.
Teens don't just learn about money—they practice making financial decisions, explore income opportunities, and build the confidence to navigate their economic futures with clarity and purpose.
Four Core Pillars
Our curriculum is built on four essential pillars that work together to create financially confident, economically prepared young adults.
Budgeting & Saving
Master the fundamentals of managing money, setting financial goals, and building a savings habit. Learn how to track income and expenses, prioritize spending, and make informed financial choices.
- Creating and maintaining a personal budget
- Setting short-term and long-term savings goals
- Understanding needs vs. wants
- Building emergency funds
Banking & Credit Awareness
Understand how banking systems work, the role of credit in financial life, and how to build a foundation for healthy credit habits. Demystify financial institutions and services.
- How checking and savings accounts work
- Understanding credit scores and reports
- Responsible credit card use
- Avoiding debt traps and predatory lending
Income & Entrepreneurship
Explore diverse income opportunities, entrepreneurial thinking, and wealth-building strategies. Learn how to identify opportunities, create value, and think creatively about earning potential.
- Understanding different income streams
- Basics of entrepreneurship and business thinking
- Identifying marketable skills and talents
- Introduction to investing and wealth building
Leadership & Decision Skills
Develop confidence, critical thinking, and the ability to make sound financial decisions under pressure. Build leadership habits that translate to all areas of life.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Confident decision-making frameworks
- Goal-setting and accountability
- Effective communication about money
How We Teach
Our high-energy learning model keeps teens engaged, motivated, and actively building skills.
Interactive Simulations
Real-world financial scenarios where students make decisions, see consequences, and learn from experience.
Peer Collaboration
Small group challenges that build teamwork, communication, and shared problem-solving skills.
Confidence-Building
Structured progression from foundational concepts to complex decisions, celebrating growth along the way.
Program Details
Schedule
- Duration: 10-week cohorts
- Timing: Afterschool sessions + select Saturdays
- Launch: June 2026
Cohort Size
- Small Groups: 18-22 students per cohort
- Age Range: 13-17 years old
- Model: Semester-based enrollment