13-year-old African-American boy graduates US high school, set to teach young students how to make money
Caden's journey into financial education began at the age of 7, when he started listening and taking notes during his father's entrepreneurial conversations. Eager to understand the concepts discussed, he self-educated, sought advice from experts, and attended online classes
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In a remarkable achievement, 13-year-old African-American student Caden Harris has graduated from Atlanta High School and is embarking on a mission to educate young students on financial literacy.
At the age of 11, Caden, alongside his father, transformed a school bus into a mobile financial literacy classroom. This vibrant and dynamic mobile unit delivers financial education directly to schools and communities.
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Caden's journey into financial education began at the age of 7, when he started listening and taking notes during his father's entrepreneurial conversations. Eager to understand the concepts discussed, he self-educated, sought advice from experts, and attended online classes.
His passion for financial knowledge led him to share what he learned with friends, teaching them the fundamentals of money-making. Caden created flashcards to explain concepts such as assets, liabilities, dividends, and financial terms. He also developed an activity book to make learning fun and accessible.
Furthermore, Caden crafted slide presentations covering earning, saving, and investing money, which he presented in classrooms and at school events.
Caden initiated the "Caden Teaches Finance" program, targeting elementary and middle school students. He even acquired a commuter bus for outreach, designed as a mobile classroom complete with a mock bank, grocery store, and stock exchange to provide real-life financial lessons.
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Caden's commitment to his mission has already empowered and educated 50,000 children on sound financial management. With his high school graduation, Caden now aspires to travel across the nation, visiting schools and mentoring the next generation of young entrepreneurs and financial leaders through engaging workshops, interactive sessions, and his charismatic presence.
His dedication to teaching financial knowledge and leadership skills to young minds is truly inspiring.
