Financial Basics Workshop – August 18-20

Goodwill and Common Wealth Charlotte have partnered together to offer free Financial Basics workshops to the community. If you have questions about budgeting, setting financial goals, credit, and investing, this may be the class for you! Financial Basics is offered virtually over the course of three days, and class meets one hour per day.

Registration closes on August 13, 2026.

Day 1: Financial Empowerment

This is CWC’s signature and foundational workshop! In this power-packed session, you will learn how habits and behaviors impact financial success. You will also learn how your pay cycle determines how you should prioritize your monthly bills, the importance of creating and maintaining a conscious spending plan, the importance of saving, methods to build an emergency fund and save for future goals, the basics of credit and credit scores, and how to manage debt responsibly and avoid predatory credit products.

Day 2: Smart Strategies for Managing Debt

Are you feeling overwhelmed by credit cards, loan, and collections? Join this practical and empowering session designed to help you take control of your debt. You will walk through the fundamentals of debt, including understanding your credit report, prioritizing payments, dealing with collectors, and exploring repayment options for a debt-reductions plan that works for you. Whether you’re just starting or restarting your journey, this workshop offers tools, resources, and support to help you move toward a debt-free future with confidence and clarity.

Day 3: Unlock Your Path to Homeownership

So, you’re ready to take the exciting step towards owning your own home but feeling overwhelmed by the process? No need! During this one-hour session, you can expect to explore what it takes to be a homeowner, from the steps to qualify and what lenders look for, to an overview of mortgage programs and how to maximize this great asset to create generational wealth.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re interested in applying to attend our Financial Basics Workshop, please fill out this interest form or visit one of our Career Centers to meet with a Goodwill team member. Our Career Centers are open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. No appointment necessary.