Our free programs teach students essential skills like budgeting, banking, credit, college financing, insurance, investing, entrepreneurship, career development and more. Lessons are full of engaging activities (curated from Next Gen Personal Finance and aligned with the National Standards for Personal Financial Education) including simulations of real world financial decision-making.
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Students gain real-world experience and professional skills during exciting summer programs. Participate in a paid rotational learning internship in the Philadelphia business community or attend a tuition-free camp at Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship. Express your interest by clicking the button below and we’ll let you know when the application process opens.
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Students create business plans to present to their class. School-level champions advance to the semi-final round and finally, top finalists compete in the Citywide Business Pitch competition. Students receive feedback from local business leaders and the opportunity to win a $1,000 investment in their business!
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Students participating in the Teen Investment Summit and Portfolio Challenge learn about smart investing and build their own virtual investment portfolio! Starting with a summit in March 2025, students will attend workshops, meet industry experts, and work in teams to compete for a $1,000 prize by managing a virtual portfolio over 8 weeks. Gain hands-on experience in stock market investing, learn financial strategies, and take your financial literacy to the next level!
Ask for PFS to come to your schoolWhat Students Are Saying
“I think this should always be a class and I wish I had it earlier on because it is very useful and opens your mind to the real world…classes like this should be offered in every school.”
For Parents
Register for our free Adult Financial Empowerment Workshops for parents and care-givers of high school students.
Our six-week, virtual financial empowerment workshop is designed to give parents, caregivers and school staff the information they need to achieve financial wellness. Classes cover budgeting, borrowing, credit, insurance, real estate and building equity, paying for college, investing and more. In addition, the first 20 people who register for each workshop series receive a $250 contribution to their child’s 529 or other qualifying education savings account once they have attended all six sessions. Our workshops are offered 2x/year (Fall & Spring).
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“I liked learning about bonds, stocks, mutual funds, the detailed information about car insurance such as liability coverage, comprehensive coverage, collision, and the best was the PA529. I wish that I started using that about 7 years ago. ”
For Schools & Teachers
Launch a financial empowerment course at your school! Philadelphia Financial Scholars provides everything a school needs from curriculum and professional Development for teachers to exciting awards and incentives for students.
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“PFS anticipated many of the obstacles and challenges that I would face in transitioning to a role as a Personal Finance & Entrepreneurship teacher. They've offered practical and constructive guidance every step of the way.”
