Learn the basics of personal finance in an hour.

Tonia Frazier and Yuly Rodriguez will change the way you think about money.

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2025 Workshop Opportunities in Partnership with Goodwill University!

We are bringing our financial education curriculum to Goodwill University! Please find dates for the workshop series below, as well as a full description at the bottom of this page. If you are interested in enrolling, please complete this form. Check your email for communications with more details 1-week prior to the class date from Goodwill University.

March 11-13 (from 10-11am)

*Registration closes March 5

Day 1) Empowerment Workshop

Day 2) Mastering Advanced Credit Strategies

Day 3) Tax Season

April 22-24 (from 6:30-7:30pm)

*Registration closes April 16

Day 1) Empowerment Workshop

Day 2) Mastering Advanced Credit Strategies

Day 3) Buying Your Car with Confidence

May 13-15 (from 10-11am)

*Registration closes May 7

Day 1) Empowerment Workshop

Day 2) Mastering Advanced Credit Strategies

Day 3) Homebuying

June 24-26 (from 6:30-7:30pm)

*Registration closes June 18

Day 1) Empowerment Workshop

Day 2) Financial Goal Setting: Building a Path to Financial Freedom

Day 3) Buying Your Car with Confidence

July 22-24 (from 6:30-7:30pm)

*Registration closes July 16

Day 1) Empowerment Workshop

Day 2) Mastering Advanced Credit Strategies

Day 3) Buying Your Car with Confidence

August 12-14 (from 6:30-7:30pm)

*Registration closes August 6

Day 1) Empowerment Workshop

Day 2) Mastering Advanced Credit Strategies

Day 3) Homebuying

September 16-18 (from 6:30-7:30pm)

*Registration closes September 10

Day 1) Empowerment Workshop

Day 2) Mastering Advanced Credit Strategies

Day 3) Buying Your Car with Confidence

October 7-9 (from 6:30-7:30pm)

*Registration closes October 1

Day 1) Empowerment Workshop

Day 2) Mastering Advanced Credit Strategies

Day 3) Buying Your Car with Confidence

November 4-6 (from 10-11am)

*Registration closes October 29

Day 1) Empowerment Workshop

Day 2) Financial Goal Setting: Building a Path to Financial Freedom

Day 3) Homebuying

December TBA

*Registration closes TBA

Day 1) TBA

Day 2) TBA

Day 3) TBA

Empowerment Workshop

 

This is CWC’s signature and foundational workshop!  In this power-packed session, you will understand how habits and behaviors impact financial success.  You will also understand how your pay cycle determines how you prioritize your monthly bills, learn the importance of creating and maintaining a conscious spending plan, the importance of saving and methods to build and emergency fund and save for future goals, discover the basics of credit and credit scores, and how to manage debt responsibly and avoid predatory credit products.

Beyond Basics: Mastering Advanced Credit Strategies

 

Are you ready to elevate your understanding of credit? This workshop is perfect for individuals with a basic understanding of credit who are looking to deepen their knowledge.  During this dynamic one-hour session, you will learn how to optimize credit utilization for your benefit; discover the hidden factors affecting your credit score; learn how to maximize your credit score for lower interest rates and better financial opportunities.  Take control of your financial future by mastering the credit game.

Financial Goal Setting: Building a Path to Financial Freedom

 

Unlock your potential and take control of your financial future with this comprehensive workshop, designed for individuals eager to set and achieve their financial goals. This engaging and interactive session will guide you through the essential steps of making written and clear S.M.A.R.T.(E.R.) goals.  Setting goals is one thing, but evaluating and reviewing them regularly to ensure you make informed decisions and stay on track.  Your future self will thank you for taking charge of your financial destiny!

Home Buying: Unlock Your Path to Homeownership

 

So, you’re ready to take the exciting step towards owning your own home but feeling overwhelmed by the process?  No need!  During this one-hour session, you can expect to explore what it takes to be a homeowner, from the steps to qualify and what lenders look for, to an overview of mortgage programs and how to maximize this great asset to create generational wealth.

Buy Your Car with Confidence

 

Buy your car with confidence. Too many people pay too much for a car. You will learn how to be an informed consumer the next time you walk onto the lot. You’ll learn how to create a conscious spending plan, how to get credit-ready, options for borrowing and who the enemies are in the process - all part of this money-saving educational experience.

Tax Season

 

You don’t have to dread tax season. Instead, spend an hour learning the basics of tax preparation - from who can file and what the IRS needs…what a filing status is…the types of returns and more. You’ll come away with information on standard deductions and who can take advantage of them, and how to get your largest refund.

Predatory Lending

 

This is the “big bad wolf”! Learn about the different types of predatory loans and how these high interest, short-term loans can wreak havoc on your spending plan and ruin your credit.  More importantly, learn how to avoid these situations and preserve your credit.