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.
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
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
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
Youth Safety & CPR
CPR & First Aid Life Skills — In Partnership with TJ's CPR & First Aid
In partnership with TJ's CPR & First Aid (led by Towanda Starks), SACYFEA students receive hands-on CPR and first aid training. Because true empowerment means knowing how to protect yourself, your family, and your community. This life-saving skill is woven into our program as a core youth safety offering.
- Hands-on CPR certification training
- First aid & emergency response skills
- Youth safety awareness education
- Community health & wellness focus
$100 Challenge
May 23, 2026 · Colonial Heights Meeting Room
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.
- May 23 · 1:00–3:30 PM
- Colonial Heights Meeting Room
- 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.