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Business Enterprise Academy
Building a FUNdamentally Excellent Future!
Financial Literacy
The ability to effectively manage and make informed decisions about personal finances is something children and teens should know prior to the stage of young adulthood, where it will then have to be applied in their daily lives.
Character Development
How we perceive someone is often closely linked to their distinctive mental and moral qualities. A person's character can influence several things like their ability to make friends, or affect their chances of securing certain opportunities in life, like employment.
Career Preparation
The innovation of technology, science, art, medicine and other industries, have created a variety of unique careers. Focusing on a number of diverse options now, will give children more opportunity when selecting a specific career later in life.
Services
Why
BEA ?
“Imagine playing a game your entire life without ever learning the rules,” said Delyanne Barros, a financial mentor. “How can you expect to succeed? How can you expect other players to not take advantage of your ignorance?”
Americans lost an average of $1,506 in 2023 due to financial illiteracy, according to the Financial Educators Council. This includes losing money due to:
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Credit card interest and fees
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Overspending
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Overdraft fees
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Fraud
More than 40% of Americans are unfamiliar with money market accounts, Roth IRAs and high-yield savings accounts.
Only 57% of adults in the United States are financially literate. Yet, 100% of adults will have to participate in at least one of the following financial decisions:
Saving for a large purchase
Funding a college education
Preparing for retirement
Buying a house
Paying off debt
Investing for your future
Financial illiteracy costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars every year due to unpaid debts, or the inability to spend money earned. The 3 most significant consequences for a lack of financial literacy are:
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Debt
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Making poor financial decisions
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spending more than you can afford
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uneducated investments in risky financial products
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lack of perspective on saving for the future
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Bankruptcy
BEA has taught my son real life strategies, real life techniques, real life information that he isn't learning in school.
Erin B.
BEA Parent
I see the benefit of this mentorship program. I saw how excited the kids were to be there and I could really tell that they are learning life skills.
Destiny W.
Orlando Wesh 2 News Reporter
Every single time it was time to go to BEA my son was excited. He learned everything from entrepreneurship, to how to handle money, to how to give back to the community.
Marcus H.
BEA Parent
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COMING SOON...Our online course teaches children vital life skills through financial literacy and character development. By combining practical financial skills with character-building activities, the course helps your child build a strong foundation for their personal and professional life!
Online Courses
BEA’s nonprofit mentorship program focuses on giving back to the community through in-person, interactive meetups that teach financial literacy, character development and career preparation. The sessions are designed to be engaging and fun, with additional elements like field trips, guest speakers, and bi-weekly check-ins to support and build relationships with participants. If you live in the Orlando, FL area, click below for more information. Registration is now open.
Mentorship Program
Planning a camp or instructional day for kids? Book BEA for an interactive, Pop Up Session. No matter the age group, we tailor our curriculum to fit your needs.
Pop Up Sessions
BEA's summer and extended break camps provide a comprehensive experience aimed at preparing kids for future success. These camps focus on essential life skills through public speaking workshops and etiquette training, in addition to our financial & character based curriculum.
Future FUNdamentals Camp
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Unlock your child's full potential with our diverse educational services! From engaging online classes and enriching pop-up sessions to our interactive mentoring program and cultivating educational camps, we provide tailored experiences that build essential life skills and confidence. Click below to explore our services and give your child the tools they need to excel both personally and professionally. Invest in their future today and watch them thrive!