Associated Black Charities Teen Financial Literacy Summit

Get ready for an empowering day of financial enlightenment at the ABC Academy One Day Teen Financial Literacy Summit!

Attention Teens aged 12–18 and their adult guardians (parent, friend, cousin, neighbor, mentor, sibling, or trusted community member aged 18+)! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 for a transformative journey into the world of finance, where you’ll unlock the keys to financial success and independence.

This summit is designed as a shared learning experience, bringing teens and trusted adults together to explore important financial concepts that shape lifelong economic well-being.

Using the Malik’s First Job curriculum, we will explore crucial topics such as Job Search & Interviewing Skills, Entrepreneurship, Budgeting, Assets, Liabilities, Debt Management, Philanthropy, Investing, and Navigating Financial Institutions. This isn’t your average seminar — it’s an interactive, youth-focused experience packed with engaging workshops, delicious breakfast and lunch, valuable resources, and plenty of surprises to keep you engaged all day long!

We’re not just teaching financial literacy; we’re breaking generational mindsets around money and empowering young people to take control of their financial future.

Participation is completely COMPLIMENTARY (with the request that those who register demonstrate a COMMITMENT TO ATTEND).

Learning experiences are designed for youth ages 12–18 attending with an adult chaperone (parent, guardian, or trusted adult such as a neighbor, mentor, family member, or community member aged 18+).

• Individual registrations may include up to four teens per adult chaperone.
• Adults wishing to attend with more than four teens must complete a Group Registration.
• Group registrations are reserved for official and established youth groups or programs and must maintain a 1:6 chaperone-to-youth ratio.
• All group registrations must be coordinated through Shevelle Montgomery at .

Any minor attending without their parent or legal guardian present must have a signed permission slip and liability waiver submitted prior to registration confirmation.

For businesses and organizations, there are sponsorship, partnership, and vendor opportunities available to support this important initiative and connect with young people and families focused on economic empowerment.

Register now and get ready to embark on a journey toward financial freedom.

Get excited, get empowered, and let’s make financial literacy a priority together!

Info: Learn what credit unions are and how they help people safely save, borrow, and manage their money. This session will show how these financial institutions work and how teens can start building smart banking habits early.

Info: Discover the difference between wants, needs, and the money traps that can halt your wealth building. Participants will learn simple strategies for budgeting, spending wisely, and making smarter everyday financial choices.

Info: Learn how to find job opportunities, create a strong first impression, and confidently navigate interviews. This interactive session will help teens build the skills they need to stand out and land employment and build careers.

Info: Explore what it takes to turn your ideas, talents, and hobbies into a business opportunity. Teens will learn the basics of entrepreneurship and how creativity and problem-solving can lead to income and independence.

Info: Understand how investing works and how money can grow over time. This session introduces simple concepts like saving, compounding, acquiring assets, and long-term wealth building.

Info: AI is the great equalizer! Discover how technology and artificial intelligence are changing the future of work and business. Participants will explore ways to use AI tools to spark ideas, build projects, and create new income opportunities.

Info: Graduating soon or just starting out? This session covers the financial basics you need after high school or college from building credit and managing debt to setting up your first real financial plan. Start your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

Info: Family finances are more complex than ever. This session explores practical strategies for managing cash flow, protecting what matters most, and planning for the future. Build a money plan that supports your family today and tomorrow.

Info: Whether you have a side hustle, gig income, or big earning goals, this session shows you how to turn income into long-term opportunity. Learn how to manage taxes, build savings, and grow your money with confidence. Don’t just hustle — hustle smart.

Info: Give your child the confidence to earn, save, and spend wisely from an early age. This interactive session introduces Greenlight and our SECU FinStart program to help kids build healthy money habits in a fun, age-appropriate way. It’s never too early to start strong.

Info: Starting or growing a business comes with big decisions, especially when it comes to money. Learn how the right banking structure, cash flow systems, and financial tools can support your success. We’ll break down business banking in a way that’s clear, practical, and actionable.

Info: Graduating soon or just starting out? This session covers the financial basics you need after high school or college from building credit and managing debt to setting up your first real financial plan. Start your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

Info: Whether you have a side hustle, gig income, or big earning goals, this session shows you how to turn income into long-term opportunity. Learn how to manage taxes, build savings, and grow your money with confidence. Don’t just hustle — hustle smart.

Info: Family finances are more complex than ever. This session explores practical strategies for managing cash flow, protecting what matters most, and planning for the future. Build a money plan that supports your family today and tomorrow.

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