Sacramento Youth Financial Empowerment Academy

Our Programs

From a single free workshop to a full 10-week academy, SACYFEA offers multiple entry points for every teen ready to take control of their financial future.

Core Curriculum

The Academy

10-Week Financial Literacy Program

Our flagship program takes teens through a structured 10-week journey covering budgeting, saving, investing, credit, and entrepreneurship. Students graduate with a personal financial plan and the confidence to execute it.

  • 10 weekly sessions (2 hrs each)
  • Real-world money simulations
  • Personal financial plan
  • Certificate of completion
How It Works

How It Works

Program Structure & Timeline

Understand the full SACYFEA journey — from enrollment and orientation through graduation and alumni network. See exactly what happens each week and how students progress from financial novice to confident money manager.

  • Clear week-by-week roadmap
  • Parent involvement checkpoints
  • Progress tracking & feedback
  • Alumni network access
Entrepreneurship

Money Moves Lab

Youth Entrepreneurship Experience

The Money Moves Lab is where financial knowledge meets real-world hustle. Students develop business ideas, pitch to a panel, and compete for a $250 Youth Micro-Grant. This is hands-on entrepreneurship, not theory.

  • $250 Youth Micro-Grant competition
  • Business pitch coaching
  • Real mentor feedback
  • Community showcase event
Upcoming Event · FREE

$100 Challenge

April 18, 2026 · Colonial Heights Library

A high-energy 1-day youth money lab where teens answer one question: "If I had $0 today, how would I make $100 in 7 days?" No lectures, no textbooks — just real-world thinking, competition, and creative hustle. Ages 13–17, completely FREE.

  • April 18 · 12:00–3:00 PM
  • Colonial Heights Library
  • Ages 13–17 · FREE
  • Limited seats available

Your SACYFEA Journey

Start anywhere. Every program is a stepping stone to the next level of financial confidence.

1
$100 Challenge
Free 1-day event
2
The Academy
10-week program
3
Money Moves Lab
Pitch for $250 grant

Ready to Get Started?

Join the next cohort of Sacramento teens building real financial skills.

Serving Sacramento youth · 8880 Cal Center Dr, Ste 413 · (916) 336-4821