About Us

Our Mission

Our mission at the Financial Readiness Workshop is fueled by a deep commitment to fostering economic empowerment and closing the wealth gap. We passionately believe that a robust financial education is the cornerstone of generational wealth and stability. We are dedicated to providing adults (age 18 and over) with the knowledge and tools necessary to seize control of their financial destinies. While our education is open to all, we are deeply committed to making a profound, positive impact on young adult African American and minority communities (age 21-35), where access to sound financial literacy resources has historically been limited. Our goal is to equip every participant with the confidence to build a legacy of financial security.

Our History

The Financial Readiness Workshop was established as a non-profit organization in 2025. We were founded on the belief that expert, ethical guidance should be accessible to everyone.

Our founder and president, Corey Howard aka Coach Corey, is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) who brings a results-based approach to financial education. As an Army veteran with over 21 years of service, his dedicated and disciplined leadership style ensures our programs are practical, impactful, and designed to achieve measurable success. We are looking forward to many years and many stories of lifetime achievements, helping individuals and families build lasting financial readiness.

Our Goals and Impact

We measure our success by the tangible, life-changing outcomes for our participants. We are driven by clear objectives that help us stay accountable and demonstrate the power of your support:

Empower 100% of participants who complete our core curriculum with essential financial literacy skills.
Document at least a 50% average increase in participant financial confidence scores from the start to the end of the program.
Document a credit score increase in at least 50% of participant from the start to the end of the program.
Witness a measurable reduction in debt or increase in savings among 90% of our alumni within one year of completing the core curriculum.
Maintain a 90% satisfaction rate among participants regarding the quality and relevance of our workshop content.
Secure 100% program funding through donations to ensure workshops remain accessible and free of charge to all participants.

By partnering with us through donations or sponsorships, you directly contribute to these vital goals, helping us unlock potential and build stronger, more resilient communities.

What We Do

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing easy to understand, actionable financial education. Through an engaging and interactive financial education series, we cover essential topics crucial for building a strong financial foundation, including:

Basic budgeting and debt management strategies
Understanding the fundamentals of credit
The path to buying a house
Investing for retirement
Understanding insurance
The basics of estate planning
And much more

We foster active engagement and lasting financial improvement through a flexible blend of interactive online and in-person learning formats designed to fit diverse schedules and learning styles.

Our Commitment to Ethical Education

Integrity and your trust are at the core of what we do. We are purely an educational resource and maintain an ethical commitment to our participants. Throughout each learning module and every interaction, we emphasize that we provide general financial education for informational purposes only. We do not offer personalized financial advice or sell any financial products or services. Our sole focus is empowering you with the knowledge to make informed decisions tailored to your unique circumstances.