Financial Literacy

Service Description

EmpowerU Life Skills Academy offers a truly unique approach to financial literacy, designed specifically for justice-involved individuals preparing for reentry. This curriculum goes beyond basic money management to address the specific challenges these individuals face, such as managing income for the first time after incarceration, understanding credit, budgeting with limited resources, and setting realistic financial goals. EmpowerU’s curriculum empowers participants by teaching them how to build financial stability, which is often a critical factor in reducing recidivism. Clients and correctional facilities benefit by investing in EmpowerU’s proven financial literacy training, which reduces re-offense rates by providing participants with practical tools for independence. For inmates, participating means gaining life-changing knowledge that can help them achieve financial freedom, avoid common financial pitfalls, and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society.