Roxbury youth finance and business academy
Proposes an academy teaching young people finance, taxes, credit and entrepreneurship through workshops, projects and mentorship to build economic opportunity and upward mobility.
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The idea
Roxbury Youth Wealth & Business Academy to empower young people with skills in finance, taxation, and entrepreneurship through workshops, hands-on projects, and mentorship. Participants gain knowledge in budgeting, credit management, tax filing,
Who it helps and why
The Roxbury Youth Wealth and Business Academy promotes social and racial equity by providing youth with financial and entrepreneurial education, bridging economic gaps, creating opportunities for upward mobility, and fostering an inclusive community. It empowers young people to overcome systemic barriers and achieve long-term economic success.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 8, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Roxbury
- Place
- Roxbury, 02119
- Portal category
- Education, Youth & Families
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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The same need in other cycles
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