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We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for your child to join the Money Movez: Cook or Be Cooked Summer Cohort – an engaging program designed to build essential life and business skills while helping students create a clear path to their future goals!

Why Join the Money Movez Cohort? This program goes beyond the classroom to empower students with real-world skills that prepare them for success.

Through hands-on experiences and expert mentorship, participants will:

• Set and Achieve Goals: Develop SMART goals for short- and long-term success.
• Build Life Skills: Learn business ownership, budgeting, and investment strategies.
• Create a Roadmap to Success: Craft a career path with a skill-building portfolio.
• Gain Real-World Experience: Complete internship hours and service-learning projects.
• Enhance Communication: Build essential networking, interview, and resume-writing skills.
• Access Expert Mentorship: Meet monthly with industry professionals for career guidance.
• Secure Financial Foundations: Open real savings accounts and explore scholarship opportunities.
• Prepare for College: Receive support with college essays, applications, and financial aid negotiation.

Program Highlights:

• Exclusive Cohort: Only 10 students will be selected through a short interview process.
• Flexible Learning: Monthly online meetings and local field trips tailored to career pathways.
• Industry Connections: Build valuable relationships with professionals and mentors.
• Skill-Building Portfolio: Develop a comprehensive portfolio showcasing achievements and career readiness.
• Business Plan Pitch Development
• Scholarship Funding opportunities 

How to Join:

1. Fill out the application form below.
2. Interviews will be conducted during the last week of February.
3. Selected students will begin their transformative journey this summer!

Don’t miss this chance to set your child on the path to success with skills that last a lifetime.

We look forward to welcoming your child to the Money Movez family!

Money Movez: Cook or Be Cooked Cohort – One-Year Program Overview

Program Structure:

• Monthly Virtual Meetups (2 hours):
  • 1st Hour – Impact Learning: Focused workshops covering business skills, financial literacy, career readiness, and personal growth.
  • 2nd Hour – Hands-On Activities: Practical exercises such as budgeting simulations, goal-setting tasks, mock interviews, and business plan development.
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Field Trips (6 Total): Each trip is tailored to align with students’ career interests, providing real-world experience and networking opportunities. 

Sample trips include:

• Visit to a Local Business Incubator
• College Campus Tour and Financial Aid Workshop
• Networking Day with Industry Professionals
• Community Service Project with Local Organizations
• Investment and Finance Workshop at a Credit Union
• Career Exploration Day with an Industry Leader

Yearly Scope and Sequence:

• Quarter 1: Goal Setting, SMART Goals, Budgeting Basics, and Opening a Savings Account
• Quarter 2: Business Development, Building a Portfolio, Resume Writing, and Interview Skills
• Quarter 3: Networking Skills, Internships, and Scholarship Research
• Quarter 4: College Essay Writing, College Funding Negotiation, and Capstone Project Presentation

Program Highlights:

• Interactive Learning: Monthly virtual workshops combining impactful lessons and hands-on experiences
• Real-World Experience: Six career-aligned field trips
• Expert Guidance: Monthly mentoring sessions with industry professionals
• Portfolio Development: Creation of a comprehensive career skills portfolio
• College Preparation: Support with essays, applications, and funding opportunities

Empower your child to build a strong foundation for their future through Money Movez: Cook or Be Cooked.