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PROGRAM

Financial Literacy

A Pathway To Career Empowerment

What We do

Break Cycles

The Valley of Change’s Step Up To Build Up Financial Literacy Program is designed to break the cycle of financial insecurity and unlock new opportunities for individuals seeking career growth and long-term stability. By giving individuals the financial tools they need to succeed in their careers and in life, we’re not just building skills—we’re building confidence, independence, and pathways to success.

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Why we do it

For Black and underserved communities, financial literacy can transform life from financial stress into financial success. We believe financial education is the foundation of success, helping individuals not only make better money decisions but also empowering them to set and achieve career goals.

Growing up, our founder, Latora Green, witnessed firsthand the challenges many people in her community faced due to a lack of financial education. While talking to kids, teens, and adults, it became clear that financial literacy was not just a gap, but a barrier keeping many from achieving their goals.

Latora herself was no stranger to these struggles. Coming out of high school, she, too, lacked a strong foundation in financial literacy. Navigating the world of finances wasn’t just challenging—it was overwhelming. Without the necessary knowledge to make informed financial decisions, Latora struggled with debt management, savings and long-term financial planning.

Determined to break the cycle, Latora took it upon herself to gain financial knowledge through trial and error, learning everything from saving strategies to credit repair, and even homeownership. With renewed financial confidence, Latora knew it was time to give back and the Career Pathway Program was born.

Latora aims to provide accessible financial education to our community—so that young people don’t have to learn the hard way, as she did. The program equips people of all ages with the practical skills needed to navigate the world of finances, build wealth, and create brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Get To Know Our Program

Our Step Up To Build Up Financial Literacy Career Pathway Program consists of several critical components that provide participants with the skills they need to both master their finances and navigate their career journeys.

🏦 Budgeting & Saving

Learning how to budget effectively is key to personal financial stability and long-term career planning.

💳 Credit Management

Understand the racist context of the concept of credit and how to leverage its power in order to unlock more financial opportunities. We start with teaching the skills to maintain good credit and how to recover from poor credit.

📈 Investment Basics

Once learners understand the basics of budgeting, saving and credit management, we teach them how to invest in themselves and their future, including long-term financial growth.

💰 Entrepreneurship & Career Planning

For those looking to start their own business or advance in their careers, we offer tailored coaching, career development, leadership and mentorship.

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Keep Us Going

The Valley of Change envisions a future where every member of our community is treated with dignity and respect, free from the systemic barriers that perpetuate injustice. Achieving this vision requires collective action and unwavering support. Together, we can dismantle inequality and foster a community built on love, justice, and empowerment.

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