Pop-up financial bootcamp for ages 16–24
Resident proposes a pop-up bootcamp for young people aged 16–24 on credit, student loans and banking, to build financial habits and reduce wealth gaps.
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The idea
A pop-up financial bootcamp for youth ages 16–24 focused on understanding credit, student loans, and basic banking. Includes free lunch, hands-on simulations, and “what they don’t teach in school” sessions led by relatable instructors in community
Who it helps and why
Many young people — especially in low-income families — enter adulthood with no credit education and fall into avoidable debt. This project provides early, accurate info to build strong financial habits. It supports racial equity by addressing wealth gaps before they start.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 21, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Education, Youth & Families
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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