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Pathways to Financial Power Conference
Culminating September 2021
Pathways to Financial Power is a multi-year, individualized, integrated service that helps transition age foster youth move toward financial security by identifying and achieving goals focused on employment and money management.
The service culminates with an annual Pathways to Financial Power conference in September. On this power-packed day, many community leaders, employers, and volunteers come together to empower up to 50 youth to own their economic success through financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. The Pathways Conference features: professional speakers; a Junior Achievement Finance Park simulation of real-world budgeting; a JIT Shark Tank competition for our young entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas; a Career Exploration Fair to connect participants with entry-level jobs and internships; and the skills, resources, and connections every young person needs to succeed!
After the conference, each participant is paired with a volunteer coach to help establish an individualized plan with concrete next steps and assist in navigating obstacles they may face in achieving their goals.
FACTS
The impact of Pathways to Financial Power has been significant. After our 2019 conference:
- 97% of youth reported they are now part of a supportive community that will help them reach their goals
- 97% of participants reported they now feel confident they can overcome obstacles as they arise
- More than 90% of youth reported they now feel confident preparing for a job interview
- Over 90% of participants reported they feel confident they can make their professional goals a reality
- Over 77% of youth reported having increased their assets over the past year
- More than 71% of participants with credit card debt reported they had reduced their debt since their involvement with Pathways
THANK YOU TO OUR
Pathways 2020 Major Sponsors
These generous sponsors support all of JIT’s self-sufficiency services, including Pathways to Financial Power.
Please contact our Development team at development@jitfosteryouth.org if you’d like to become as sponsor for our 2021 Pathways conference!
ePower Sponsors
Alta Company, LLC & The Grant Family
Anonymous at Bessemer National Gift Fund
Charlie Joyce & Otis Eastern Service, LLC
Sue & Jay Lichter
Ron & Sandy Livingston
Kenneth T. & Eileen L. Norris Foundation
Walter & Betty C. Zable Foundation
Platinum Sponsors
Gesner-Johnson Foundation
Gifts of the Magi Fund at Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
Walter and Lola Green Donor Advised Fund at Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
Louarn & Alan Sorkin
Kathryn Starr
Swette Family
Gold Sponsors
Bank of America
Inez Branca Family Foundation
Citizens Business Bank
Day for Change
Del Mar Highlands Town Center
The Hill Charitable Foundation
Marc Hoffman
The Kroha-Casner Family Foundation Charitable Trust
Lily Lai Foundation
NETFLIX
Qualcomm Foundation
San Diego County Board of Supervisors
David and Tina Thomas Family Charitable Fund at the San Diego Foundation
Rhona Thompson
The TJX Companies, Inc.
US Bank
The David and Sharon Wax Family – Mid Term Pool Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation
Vicki & Jeff Winkelman
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Silver Sponsors
CIT Bank
Diane Cox & Don Wells
Ellen Filteau
Hokanson Family Fund
HP, Inc.
Macy’s
MUFG Union Bank Foundation
Joyce Nelson
Kathy & Dan Roberts
The Lawrence and Robin Rusinko Charitable Fund of the Ayco Charitable Foundation
RWM Home Loans
Sue & Dave Schmeling
Sempra Energy
State Farm Enterprise Philanthropy
Bob & Ellen Svatos Giving Fund at Catholic Community Foundation
Christopher Weil & Company
Wells Fargo
Investors
Anonymous
BD Medical
Leigh & Gordon Boerner
Sue & Daniel Burgess
The Caye Foundation, Inc.
CMR Risk & Insurance Services
Lynn & Will Cooper
Endeavor Bank
Virginia Estes
Alex & Nora Kaiser Charitable Gift Fund
Bill Murphy
Greg Olafson & Clinton Selfridge
Platt Wealth Management
Susan Steele & Michael Conley
RV Thomas Family Fund at The San Diego Foundation
Melanie Torpey
US Navy
The Zarcades Family Fund at The San Diego Foundation