Youth Financial
Literacy Workshop
Learn to manage you money and get paid in the process
by registering for our free virtual workshop.
December 2nd – 11th, 2021
Unfortunately, this event has reached capacity.
Learn to Manage Your Money
IBE in partnership with 100 Black Men of Indianapolis presents the Indiana Black Expo – Financial Literacy Series. Professional financial educators will present workshops to teach practical ways to manage all aspects of finances. Our workshops will share information about: Understanding Credit, Developing a Budget, Financial Responsibility, Investment Basics, Banking, Building Consumer Skills, Living on our Own, The Psychology behind Spending, but most importantly Getting, Keeping and Growing Your Money, and Entrepreneurship.
And Get Paid in the Process
Young people that complete the series, will be equipped with practical and important financial skills that they can apply to real-life situations in an engaging atmosphere surrounded by their peers. Attendees will learn how to overcome generational poverty by building assets and planning for economic security. All high school students who complete all of the sessions will receive a CASH award, with a top prize of $500!
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 Schedule: Thursday, December 2nd, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Welcome & Orientation
Budgeting is a balancing act. The secret to sustaining yourself from day to day while also reaching financial goals is building a budget that balances your needs with your wants.
Jeff Woodard
Jeffrey serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis. Since 2020, he has also served as the Chair of the 100’s Dollars and $enseFinancial Literacy Scholarship Program. This has given him the opportunity to share his passion for financial literacy and investing to mentor youth in our community. Jeffrey is a private investor and continues to practice the principles of financial literacy and investing in his own life. Jeffrey is a native of Indianapolis, IN, and a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Spending Essentials
Spending every dime that you earn is simply irresponsible unless you have a massive trust fund that is so flush with cash that you will never outlive the earnings. For most people, especially those of us hoping to retire someday, saving is an activity that must be taken seriously. A great way to do this is when you get your paycheck – and before you pay your bills – pay yourself first. A good goal to save is 10%.
Jeff Woodard
Jeffrey serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis. Since 2020, he has also served as the Chair of the 100’s Dollars and $enseFinancial Literacy Scholarship Program. This has given him the opportunity to share his passion for financial literacy and investing to mentor youth in our community. Jeffrey is a private investor and continues to practice the principles of financial literacy and investing in his own life. Jeffrey is a native of Indianapolis, IN, and a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Day 2 Schedule: Saturday, December 4th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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Building Consumer Skills
By building your customer service strategy around these four main principles, you’ll create a positive, hassle-free customer experience for everyone who deals with your company.
Dominic Paicely
Dominic Paicely informs business decisions with data. Prior to his current role as a Demand Forecaster for Gilead Sciences, he spent seven years with Eli Lilly & Co., with roles in forecasting and pricing analytics. Through his time working as a consultant for Charles Schwab and Co., he developed a desire to help others understand the world of personal finance. After graduating from Arsenal Technical High School, Dominic completed his undergraduate and graduate studies through the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and holds an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Accounting. A member of 100 Black Men Indianapolis, he has served as a mentor for the Dollars & $ense Financial Literacy program since 2016, co-chairing the program in 2020.
Fundamentals of Investing
The presentation includes basic investment vehicles, behavioral concepts, and best practices to ensure optimal investment outcomes, before taking the first step of putting money to work. Building wealth may have its moments of complexity depending on specific needs/desires. Speaker will share the fundamental aspects of investing which any individual can build upon.
Onajh’ Porter
Onajh’ joined Morgan Stanley as a Branch Analyst—a 2-year immersive wealth management rotational program surveying Operations/Service, Risk/Compliance, and Business Development. His rotation has exposed him to all facets of the wealth management industry while providing him the opportunity to support several advisors and their teams in the process. Prior to his current role, Onajh’ was a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor and Portfolio Management Associate in downtown Chicago. He worked exclusively with a Morgan Stanley Senior Portfolio Manager / Financial Advisor where his primary responsibilities included practice management, prospecting & business development with existing clients. Currently, Onajh is Assistant Vice President & Business Development Manager. He is responsible for helping Advisors develop an enhanced standard of care through the adoption of modern wealth management tools and financial planning to drive better client outcomes and revenue growth. Onajh’ attended Fisk University in Nashville, TN where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Financial Economics. Onajh’ currently resides in Fishers, Indiana with his wife, Taylor, and two sons, Gabriel and Amani. He is actively involved in church, enjoys reading, writing &recording music, giving back to his community through mentoring high school students and young adults, playing basketball, good pizza, and quality time with family and friends.
Day 3 Schedule: Tuesday, December 7th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Testimonials from Students Currently in the Program
Former H.S student program participants will share their experiences and learning outcomes as a result of participating the 100 Black Men – Dollars & Sen$e Financial Literacy Program.
Investment Basics
Investing involves committing money in order to earn a financial return. This essentially means that you invest money to make money and achieve your financial goals.
Charles Barker
Charles is a native of Indianapolis, IN. He attended school #19, an all-black primary school in Indianapolis. After Indiana passed the School Desegregation Act in 1949, he went on to Emmerich Manual High School. After 14 years of night school—while working full-time and raising a family, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology from Purdue University at Indianapolis in 1973. Hard work then carried him up the corporate ladder. Charles Barker finally retired from United Presidential Life Insurance Company, it was as Senior Vice President and CIO of Information Systems. In retirement, Charles serves as an active member of the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc, as a member of the investment/finance committee, and former Chairman of the Financial Literacy Program. Charles is a board member for the Central Indiana BetterInvesting Corporation, Vice President for the Black Enterprise Investment Club (BEIC), Treasurer of the Family Partner Investment Club, Assistant Treasurer, and President of the Indiana Africa American Genealogy Group. Charles had taken his first steps on a lifelong pursuit of history and genealogy. There are many parallels between the challenges he confronted as a Black Hoosier growing up in poverty and the challenges facing those pursuing African-American genealogy. In both cases, Charles looked to education and a belief in himself (“If they can do it, I can do it”) to carry him forward.
Living on Your Own
Being out on your own for the first time can be tough. It comes with a whole suite of new responsibilities, and they all fall on you. Once you move out of your childhood home and into your own place, there’s no one to pick up your slack. Even if you live with a roommate, you’re still responsible for keeping your space, your finances and yourself healthy and in order.
Kenneth Crowder
Mr. Kenneth Crowder is the Director, Army Financial Services, U.S. Army Financial Management Command (USAFMCOM). In this position, he directs a number of Army-wide programs for the USAFMCOM Commanding General and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller. Currently, he works closely with the Army commands, Defense Staff and agencies, the US Treasury, and Federal Reserve Banks on support for Army overseas operations and deployed Soldiers. Mr. Crowder is a retired Army Finance Colonel having served as a finance officer in Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. He has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a minor in Auditing and an MBA with an emphasis in Telecommunications management.
Day 4 Schedule: Thursday, December 9th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Growing Your Money
Learning how to invest money might seem scary, but it’s easier than you think, and you can start no matter how much you have saved.
Charles Barker
Charles is a native of Indianapolis, IN. He attended school #19, an all-black primary school in Indianapolis. After Indiana passed the School Desegregation Act in 1949, he went on to Emmerich Manual High School. After 14 years of night school—while working full-time and raising a family, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology from Purdue University at Indianapolis in 1973. Hard work then carried him up the corporate ladder. Charles Barker finally retired from United Presidential Life Insurance Company, it was as Senior Vice President and CIO of Information Systems. In retirement, Charles serves as an active member of the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc, as a member of the investment/finance committee and former Chairman of the Financial Literacy Program. Charles is a board member for the Central Indiana BetterInvesting Corporation, Vice President for the Black Enterprise Investment Club (BEIC), Treasurer of the Family Partner Investment Club, Assistant Treasurer, and President of the Indiana Africa American Genealogy Group. Charles had taken his first steps on a lifelong pursuit of history and genealogy. There are many parallels between the challenges he confronted as a Black Hoosier growing up in poverty and the challenges facing those pursuing African-American genealogy. In both cases, Charles looked to education and a belief in himself (“If they can do it, I can do it”) to carry him forward.
Consumer Tips and Shopping Understanding Credit Cards
A credit card is a form of borrowing and allows you to borrow up to the credit limit set for your card. Whatever you charge to your credit card is called the outstanding or unpaid balance. It represents what you owe. You can pay your outstanding monthly balance in full, make a partial payment or pay the minimum sum.
Milton Young, Jr.
Milton is a native of Des Moines, IA. But twelve years ago, he and his wife (of 35 years) chose to make Indianapolis their home. He is the proud father/grandfather of three adult sons and three grandchildren. Though now retired, spent 31 years in various manufacturing leadership positions with General Motors. Milton earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff and a Master of Business Administration from the Indiana Wesleyan University. Milton, keeps busy these days volunteering, and looking for opportunities to “give back” to and strengthen his community. In addition, Milton feeds his passion for investing and financial literacy by mentoring (now in his 5th year) students via the Dollars & Sense initiative sponsored and supported by the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis. Milton is a member of the BEIC (Black Enterprise Investment Club) of Indianapolis. Lastly, the BEIC membership served as the motivation to start a family investment club. Consequently, a year and a half ago Milton established the YFNC (Young Financial Narrative Changers) Investment Club where he serves as the President.
Day 5 Schedule: Saturday, December 11th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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Financial Responsibility and Budgeting
What does it mean to be financially responsible? It’s a complex question with a complex answer, but at its core is a simple truth: To be financially responsible, you need to live within your means. And to live within your means, you must spend less than you make
Dr. Reggie Ramsay
Dr. Reginald “Reggie” Ramsey, Ph.D., MBA, CISA research focus is in the area of emotional intelligence (EI) and mentoring. For over 25 years, he worked in the corporate arena in both management and non-management roles. Dr. Ramsey is a published author. Dr. Ramsey has been active with the financial literacy program of the100 Black Men of Indianapolis for many years. He has served as a contest judge and mentor to the students. Dr. Ramsey has been an investment partner in the Black Enterprise Investment Club of Indianapolis for over 25 years. Dr. Ramsey has a passion for mentoring our next generation in financial literacy. Dr. Ramsey is committed to serving God and others.
Entrepreneurship
Understanding the process of starting and developing a company, with the aim of delivering something new or improved to the market, or by organizing the means of production in a superior way.
Nate Turnipseed
Nathaniel Turnipseed is a young entrepreneur and college at Ivy Tech Community College studying Businesses Administration and plans to finish up at IUPUI. Nathaniel also started his own power washing business in 2020 called Turnip Powerwashing, LLC and plans on continuing to grow his business. Nate participated in the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc – Dollars & Sen$e Financial Literacy Program three consecutive years and won 1st place in the 2019 National Dollars & Sen$e Investment Competition, in Las Vegas, NV.