Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY)

Students smiling together while participating in CHOEDC's Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY) program, promoting budgeting, credit building, saving, investing, and financial education for teens.

Build Smart Money Habits for a Brighter Future

The Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY) program helps young people develop the financial knowledge and practical skills they need to make confident decisions about money. Through engaging, interactive workshops, participants learn how to budget, build credit, save, invest, and prepare for future educational and career opportunities.

Offered by the Centre for Homeownership & Economic Development (CHOEDC) in partnership with Carolina Complete Health, FLY is designed to empower youth with real-world financial education that supports long-term success and stronger communities. The program is free and welcomes youth who are ready to build a strong financial foundation.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will explore practical financial topics including:

  • Budgeting and money management
  • Understanding and building credit
  • Saving and investing
  • Planning for college and careers
  • Building long-term wealth

Each workshop focuses on practical skills that can be applied in everyday life, helping youth make informed financial decisions with confidence.

Why Choose FLY?

  • Free for eligible youth
  • Interactive, hands-on workshops
  • Real-world financial education
  • Skills that support future success
  • Encourages stronger families and communities through financial empowerment

Each workshop focuses on practical skills that can be applied in everyday life, helping youth make informed financial decisions with confidence.

Upcoming Sessions

New FLY workshops are coming soon.

Check back for upcoming program dates or contact CHOEDC to learn more about future opportunities.

Interested in the FLY program?

Contact gbeasley@choedc.org to learn more about upcoming workshops and enrollment opportunities.