Build Wealth MN is expanding access to high-impact youth development programs in Minneapolis with the launch of its Spring Youth Stabilization Program (YSP) and upcoming Summer SHE Builds and HE Builds leadership cohorts.
Designed for middle and high school students across the Twin Cities, these programs provide structured mentorship, financial literacy education, leadership development, and social-emotional learning opportunities that equip young people for long-term success.
Spring Youth Stabilization Program (YSP): Financial Literacy & Mentorship for Teens
The Youth Stabilization Program (YSP) is Build Wealth MN’s foundational youth mentorship initiative, supporting students during the school year with consistent guidance and skill-building.
What Students Will Learn
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Financial literacy for teens
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Emotional intelligence development
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Healthy relationship skills
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Goal setting strategies
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Decision-making and leadership skills
By combining life skills training with mentorship, YSP helps students build confidence, strengthen critical thinking skills, and navigate academic and social challenges during key developmental years.
“Young people need stability, guidance, and spaces where they can be heard and supported,” said Demitri McGee, Youth Director at Build Wealth MN. “Our Youth Stabilization Program helps students build confidence and life skills during critical developmental years, setting a strong foundation for future success.”
Dates: Tuesdays, March 3 – April 28
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:50 PM
Location: 1256 Penn Ave N, #4400 Minneapolis
Cost: $150 per student
👉 Register today at: https://bit.ly/4alzvQ7
Summer Leadership Programs: SHE Builds & HE Builds
Following the Spring YSP cohort, Build Wealth MN will launch its SHE Builds and HE Builds summer leadership programs.
These gender-specific youth leadership programs are designed to:
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Foster confidence and identity development
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Address unique social challenges facing young girls and boys
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Provide safe, supportive peer cohorts
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Strengthen leadership and communication skills
As trusted mentorship programs in the Twin Cities, SHE Builds and HE Builds create empowering spaces where youth can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Closing the Gap in Youth Mentorship & Financial Education
Build Wealth MN prioritizes youth from historically underserved communities, helping close gaps in access to:
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Financial education
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Structured mentorship
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Leadership development opportunities
By investing early, Build Wealth MN strengthens long-term outcomes for families and communities while advancing economic mobility and generational wealth building.