PROGRAMS
Secure the Bag™
Urban Financial Literacy for Future Leaders
Secure the Bag™ prepares young people to confidently navigate the financial decisions they face every day. Through engaging instruction, practical application, and real-world financial education, participants develop the knowledge and skills needed to build financial stability and create a foundation for long-term success.
Curriculum Topics
Financial Education That Reflects Real Life
Money Mindset
Banking & Checking Accounts
Credit & Credit Scores
Buy Here, Pay Here Financing
Understanding Your Paycheck
Investing Basics
Financial Goal Setting
Credit Cards & Responsible Borrowing
Rent-to-Own Agreements
Taxes & Payroll Deductions
Building Generational Wealth
Saving & Emergency Funds
Budgeting & Money Management
Cash App, Venmo & Digital Payment Safety
Payday Loans & Predatory Lending
Identity Theft & Financial Fraud
Entrepreneurship
Designed For
Middle Schools
High Schools
Alternative Education Programs
Career & Technical Education Programs
Youth Development Organizations
Community Centers
Workforce Development Programs
Summer Youth Employment Programs
Faith-Based Organizations
Mentoring Programs
Participant Outcomes
Increased financial confidence
Practical money management skills
Stronger financial decision-making
Greater understanding of banking and credit
Awareness of financial traps and scams
Career readiness knowledge
Entrepreneurial thinking
Wealth-building strategies
Long-term financial planning skills