YWP018 - Financial Literacy - One Day Workshop

Course Overview

Learn how to manage your money, make confident financial decisions and start building the future you want in this interactive, one-day financial literacy workshop for high school students at UNC Charlotte.

Take Control of Your Financial Future

Whether you are preparing for college, applying for your first job or thinking about life after high school, understanding how money works can help you make smarter choices and avoid costly mistakes.

In the Financial Literacy Workshop: Build Your Financial Future, high school students will gain practical personal finance skills through hands-on activities, group discussions and real-world financial scenarios. Participants will learn how to manage income, create a budget, build savings, understand credit and begin planning for long-term financial success.

What You Will Learn

Money Mindset and Financial Goal Setting

Explore how attitudes and beliefs about money can influence financial decisions. Students will identify healthy financial habits and create realistic short- and long-term goals for college, career and adult life.

Budgeting and Saving

Learn how to create a personal budget, track spending and make thoughtful choices about needs and wants. Participants will also explore practical strategies for building an emergency fund and developing consistent saving habits.

Credit and Debt Basics

Discover how credit scores work and why they matter. Students will learn about responsible borrowing, interest, credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt so they can make informed financial decisions in the future.

Building Wealth and Planning Ahead

Explore how education, career choices and income can affect long-term financial goals. Students will also be introduced to the basics of saving, compound growth and investing for the future.

Hands-On Personal Finance Experience

This workshop goes beyond lectures by giving students opportunities to practice financial decision-making. Participants will work through realistic situations involving paychecks, monthly expenses, college costs, credit cards, savings goals and unexpected expenses.

These activities are designed to help students understand how everyday financial decisions can affect both their immediate needs and their long-term goals.

What Students Will Receive

By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with:

• A personalized Personal Financial Action Plan
• Practical budgeting and money-management tools
• Resources that can be used immediately
• Greater confidence in making financial decisions
• A Digital Badge of Completion that can be shared on a résumé, LinkedIn profile or college application

Why Attend This Financial Literacy Workshop?

Financial literacy is an essential life skill. Learning how to budget, save, use credit responsibly and plan for the future can help students feel more prepared for college, employment and independent living.

This course is ideal for high school students who want to become more confident with money, prepare for financial independence and start building healthy financial habits before graduation.

Workshop Details

Course

Financial Literacy Workshop: Build Your Financial Future

Date

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time

9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Location

UNC Charlotte Main Campus in Charlotte, North Carolina

Recommended For

High school students who want to learn practical money-management skills and prepare for college, employment and financial independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this financial literacy workshop?

The workshop is designed for high school students who want to learn how to manage money, create a budget, save for future goals and make responsible decisions about credit and debt. No previous financial knowledge is required.

What financial topics will students learn about?

Students will learn about budgeting, saving, financial goal setting, credit scores, responsible borrowing, student loans, investing and long-term financial planning.

Will students create their own financial plan?

Yes. Each student will develop a personalized Personal Financial Action Plan that outlines financial goals and practical next steps.

Will students receive proof of completion?

Yes. Participants will receive a Digital Badge of Completion that can be added to a résumé, LinkedIn profile or college application.

Where will the workshop take place?

The workshop will be held in person at the UNC Charlotte Main Campus in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Secure your spot and start building the financial knowledge and confidence you need for college, your career and life after high school.