Youth Financial Literacy Workshop (YFLW) | Thrive4Blacks

Youth Financial Literacy Workshop

Make smarter money decisions with confidence.

Practical financial education for Youth Thrivers who want to understand money better, build stronger habits and prepare for real-life financial responsibilities.

Young people participating in a learning activity — **Financial confidence starts with understanding.** Real-world money skills become easier when young people can ask questions, practise and apply what they learn.

Program

Youth Financial Literacy Workshop

Frequency

Quarterly

When

Feb • May • Aug • Nov

For

Youth Thrivers • Ages 15–29

Youth taking part in a financial learning session

Money skills for real life. YFLW connects financial concepts to the decisions young people are already making.

About the workshop

Financial knowledge matters more when you can use it.

The Youth Financial Literacy Workshop (YFLW) is Thrive4Blacks’ practical financial education program for Youth Thrivers ages 15–29.

The workshop helps young people strengthen their understanding of money, make more informed financial decisions and build habits that can support greater independence, stability and confidence.

Practical financial knowledgeLearn concepts that connect directly to everyday decisions around spending, saving and planning.

Hands-on learningUse examples, exercises and discussions to turn financial ideas into practical skills.

Confidence for future decisionsBuild a stronger foundation for navigating financial responsibilities as life changes.

Money skills for real life

Understand the decisions that shape your financial future.

Workshop topics can vary by session, but each one is designed to give young people practical knowledge they can apply beyond the room.

Budgeting

Learn how to plan income and expenses so your money reflects your priorities.

Saving

Build practical saving habits and learn how goals can make saving more purposeful.

Smart Spending

Understand how to make thoughtful purchase decisions and avoid unnecessary financial pressure.

Financial Goals

Turn short- and long-term priorities into realistic financial plans and next steps.

Credit & Debt Awareness

Build an early understanding of borrowing, repayment and why financial obligations matter.

Future Planning

Think ahead about financial responsibilities connected to education, work, housing and independence.

Youth taking part in a practical financial exercise — **Practise the decisions.**Use this for a budgeting, planning or group exercise photo.

Financial facilitator engaging youth participants — **Ask the questions that matter.**Use this for a facilitator, Q&A or peer discussion moment.

Youth learning through a group financial activity

Learning that connects to everyday life

Financial literacy should feel useful the moment you leave the workshop.

YFLW combines expert guidance with practical activities that help participants connect financial concepts to real situations.

Budget ScenariosWork through realistic income and expense decisions.

Saving ChallengesExplore different ways to build consistency and reach goals.

Money ConversationsAsk questions in a supportive environment without judgment.

Decision ExercisesCompare options and think through trade-offs before acting.

Goal PlanningTranslate future priorities into practical financial steps.

Peer LearningLearn from shared experiences, perspectives and discussion.

What participants gain

Stronger financial confidence for the decisions ahead.

YFLW helps Youth Thrivers build knowledge, practical skills and greater confidence around the financial choices that come with adulthood.

Financial Knowledge

Strengthen your understanding of core money concepts and how they affect everyday life.

Decision Confidence

Feel more prepared to evaluate options and make informed financial choices.

Practical Money Skills

Build habits around budgeting, saving, planning and responsible spending.

Peer Support

Learn alongside other young people and benefit from shared perspectives and experiences.

Future Readiness

Prepare for responsibilities connected to work, housing, education and greater independence.

Better Financial Habits

Develop routines and thinking patterns that support healthier financial decisions over time.

Youth participants learning together — **Money conversations become easier when they are practical.**Use this space for a strong YFLW group photo or collaborative activity.

Youth taking part in a financial workshop activity — **Small financial choices build long-term habits.**Use this for a candid participant, worksheet or activity-detail photo.

Next Youth Financial Literacy Workshop

Build the knowledge behind better money decisions.

YFLW runs as part of Thrive4Blacks’ quarterly Financial Literacy Workshop program on the third Saturday of February, May, August and November.

Saturday

November
2026

Quarterly • Third Saturday

Proposed Workshop Focus

Money Moves That Matter

Next Workshop

ThemeMoney Moves That Matter

TopicBudgeting, Saving & Smart Financial Choices

TargetYouth Thrivers • Ages 15–29

TypeIn-Person

TimeTo Be Announced

LocationThrive4Blacks Activity Location • Surrey, BC

The theme, topic, time and location above are editable placeholders. Replace them once the November workshop details are confirmed.

YFLW moments

Practical learning, real conversations and stronger financial confidence.

This six-photo gallery uses a consistent 3:4 portrait ratio. Replace each image URL with real YFLW photos as they become available.

YFLW gallery photo 1 — **Budgeting in practice**Use for a planning or worksheet activity.

YFLW gallery photo 2 — **Expert guidance**Use for a facilitator or guest speaker.

YFLW gallery photo 3 — **Questions that matter**Use for an interactive Q&A moment.

YFLW gallery photo 4 — **Learning together**Use for peer discussion or collaboration.

YFLW gallery photo 5 — **Planning ahead**Use for a financial goals or savings activity.

YFLW gallery photo 6 — **Confidence for the future**Use for a closing group or celebration photo.

All six gallery cards use aspect-ratio: 3/4. Each image is a standard <img src="...">, so photo replacement only requires changing the URL.

Who can participate?

Designed for Youth Thrivers.

YFLW is open to young people ages 15–29 who want to strengthen their financial knowledge, make more confident decisions and prepare for greater financial independence.

Youth Thrivers ages 15–29

Young people beginning to manage their own money

Participants preparing for work, school or independent living

Youth who want practical financial skills and stronger habits

Build financial habits that can grow with you.

Join the Youth Financial Literacy Workshop and develop practical knowledge that can help you make more informed financial decisions now and in the future.