Financial Empowerment
Twinspire's financial empowerment workshops are transformative learning experiences designed to equip foster youth and at-promise youth with critical financial literacy skills. These workshops are tailored to meet the unique needs of youth across different settings, including schools, Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs), and probation sites, ensuring accessibility and relevance for participants from diverse backgrounds.
Our workshops emphasize practical knowledge and actionable skills in areas such as:
- Budgeting: Teaching participants how to create and manage a personal budget.
- Saving: Encouraging healthy saving habits and introducing tools for long-term financial security.
- Credit Building: Explaining credit scores, credit reports, and responsible credit usage.
- Investing Basics: Introducing foundational concepts of investing to build wealth over time.
Each workshop is designed to be interactive and engaging, using real-life scenarios, group activities, and lived-experience facilitators who resonate with the challenges participants face.
Career Readiness
Twinspire’s career readiness program prepares foster youth and at-promise youth to thrive in the workforce by equipping them with the skills and confidence needed for meaningful employment. These sessions address the unique challenges youth face while creating pathways to professional success.
Our program emphasizes essential career-building skills such as:
- Resume Writing: Crafting polished resumes that highlight individual strengths.
- Interview Preparation: Building confidence through mock interviews and feedback.
- Networking: Teaching the importance of professional relationships and how to build them.
- Job Readiness: Providing tips for workplace professionalism and career advancement.
Participants also have access to internships and partnerships with local businesses, gaining valuable hands-on experience that helps them take the next step toward their career goals.
Cooking Class
Twinspire’s cooking classes are made possible through our partnership with Heirloom LA. We empower foster youth and at-promise youth to develop essential life skills through engaging and interactive culinary experiences. These classes emphasize creativity, self-sufficiency, and the joy of preparing meals.
Our cooking classes focus on:
- Meal Preparation: Teaching how to create healthy, budget-friendly meals.
- Food Safety: Understanding kitchen hygiene and safe cooking practices.
- Cultural Exploration: Discovering diverse cuisines and learning their origins.
- Teamwork: Building collaboration skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Youth leave with practical cooking knowledge, greater independence, and a sense of accomplishment, making this a foundational part of their personal development.
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