To earn your seat at the table, especially the one in New York City—you’ve got to show up, stay sharp, and stack your wins. This club is built for legacy-makers, not spectators. If you're ready to lead, learn, and level up—this is your moment. Here's what it takes to join:

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• Students must be between the ages of 12–18 and currently enrolled in middle or high school. This ensures participants are at a critical stage to develop financial skills and leadership potential.

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• Participants must live in the Central Florida region (any student that reside oustide of Orange County, FL pays $18 for the program. In-person experiences are rooted in the local community, but the impact reaches far beyond.

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• All students are welcome—because elite status is earned, not inherited. We value grit, curiosity, and commitment over resume padding.

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• Students must have consistent access to a reliable computer and internet. Participation in hybrid sessions, virtual simulations, and digital projects requires dependable technology access.

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• Students must have transportation to attend in-person workshops and events. While some programming is virtual, attendance at select in-person sessions is essential for full engagement.

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• Students must complete both a pre-program and post-program financial literacy assessment. We measure progress from day one to highlight growth and mastery.

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• Students must demonstrate a mindset rooted in curiosity, consistency, and commitment. This is an immersive program that requires showing up—not just physically, but mentally and intentionally.

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• Students must actively save money during the program. Whether through a formal savings account, a brokerage account, or participation in saving challenges, developing real-world money habits is a core expectation.​​

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This is an 8-month commitment (September 2025 to April 2026) meeting the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (virtual) and

3rd Sundays (in-person) that mixes workshops, business labs, investment challenges, and life-changing opportunities. Review full schedule here. 

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Program Commitment:

To qualify for the fully funded trip to New York City and the Global Youth Investment Summit, students must demonstrate consistent participation and engagement. The commitments are:

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• Students must complete a mininium of four YIS core investment and financial literacy modules. These lessons form the foundation of stock analysis, economic insight, and financial strategy.

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• Students must attend at least one Micro-Internship Day. These experiences provide critical exposure to careers in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

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• Students must complete at least two YIS Dollar-a-Day Challenges. This challenge builds daily financial discipline while reinforcing the power of compounding and consistency.

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• Students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance throughout the eight-month program.

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