Wiss, an accounting and business advisory firm, has announced the return of its summer financial literacy program in partnership with Team Walker, a non-profit organization serving underrepresented communities in Jersey City. This marks the program’s third consecutive year.
The five-week program is scheduled to commence on July 9, featuring twice-weekly presentations and workshops at the Team Walker Learning Center in Jersey City. The curriculum is designed for participants aged 11-13, primarily inner-city youth, covering essential topics such as personal finance, budget management, taxes, personal banking, and wealth building. Workshops will incorporate interactive games in a simulated environment, allowing students to apply learned concepts and practice money management skills.
Jerry Walker, Co-Founder of Team Walker, commented on the initiative, stating, “My mission has always been to improve the quality of life for the children of Jersey City, and this partnership with Wiss is making a real impact on our community. By giving our students the tools to understand and manage their finances, we’re setting them up for long-term success. So many kids have never had this opportunity, and that’s what makes this program truly special.”
To date, approximately 70 participants aged 11-13 have benefited from the Wiss financial literacy program at Team Walker. Paul Peterson, CEO and Managing Partner at Wiss, emphasized the firm’s commitment: “We strongly felt we could put our in-depth industry expertise into practical use with Team Walker to help bridge the gap of the perceived complexities of managing money and investing. I’m passionate about unleashing the power of the simple principles of investing to provide our youth with a hopeful path. We know that when financial education starts early, and is offered in an interactive and engaging format, children can continue building on this knowledge as they grow to foster a brighter financial future.”
This partnership with Team Walker is one component of Wiss’s broader financial literacy program, which includes hands-on learning experiences, strategic alliances, and digital education initiatives aimed at making financial knowledge widely accessible. This past spring, Wiss collaborated with the New Jersey Devils and EVERFI to host an interactive financial literacy event at Plainfield High School. Students at this event engaged in real-world money management exercises, participated in an “Invest or Save?” decision-making challenge, and attended a panel discussion featuring Wiss financial experts and New Jersey Devils representatives. Since its inception, Wiss and its partners have reached 2,886 students across 32 schools in New Jersey. Additionally, Wiss launched a YouTube financial literacy series featuring World Champion soccer player and Olympic medalist Kelley O’Hara, providing expert-led financial education to students nationwide.
Wiss, headquartered in Florham Park, NJ, with offices in New York City and Florida, is an accounting and business advisory firm that utilizes AI and data analytics to provide financial solutions. Team Walker is a non-profit organization that offers academic, athletic, and community outreach programs for youth, families, and seniors in Jersey City, emphasizing Determination, Dedication, and Discipline.
