I recently had the incredible opportunity to provide financial literacy training to over 1000 participants of the 2023 CareerSource Broward Summer Youth Employment program. Our Pearls for Girls is committed to preparing, empowering, advancing, & raising leaders and scholars by helping to alleviate poverty among girls and women across the globe, and this June, we did that right here in our own backyard.
Visiting Dillard High School, Hallandale Beach High School, and Pompano Beach High School, I witnessed the enthusiasm and engagement of these aspiring minds. As I walked through those school halls, I was excited and hopeful, unsure what to expect from this diverse group of bright individuals. However, from the first session, I was utterly blown away by the level of engagement and enthusiasm displayed by each participant. Their eagerness to learn and better understand personal finance was genuinely inspiring.
Over three amazing days, we tipped toe into financial literacy, covering topics from budgeting and saving to investing, taxation, and debt management. I was overwhelmed by the curiosity and desire to absorb the knowledge displayed by these young individuals. Their eyes sparkled with newfound possibilities, and it was evident that they were beginning to envision a future very much unlike their parents and generations before. They saw themselves as future millionaires and philanthropists, recognizing that they now held the power to change their lives and the lives of those they would encounter.
Benjamin Franklin said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." Our Pearls for Girls is invested in these young minds. I’m grateful to my employer, who permits me to have the flexibility to serve, and to CareerSource Broward for their invitation, collaboration, and support.
To the 2023 CareerSource Broward Summer Youth Employment program participants, you are why we do what we do. Your passion, eagerness, and determination to learn make our efforts worthwhile. Remember, you hold the potential to be the “millionaire next door.” With the proper knowledge and choices, you can shape a future of prosperity for yourselves and your communities.
But our mission does not end here. Encouraging financial literacy among youth is a collective responsibility. I urge each of you reading this to join us in our pursuit of positive change. Support organizations like Our Pearls for Girls that are committed to empowering young minds through financial literacy. Share the message, volunteer your time, or contribute your resources - every effort counts.
Let us create a world where financial literacy is accessible to every young individual, dreams are nurtured, and the potential of future generations is realized. Together, we are building a brighter and more prosperous tomorrow.
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