๐ Bouyela Prosperity Learning Center (BPLC) ๐
โLearn, Invest, Grow, Prosper.โ
Bouyela Prosperity Learning Center (BPLC) is a school under Bouyela Education Corporation, dedicated to financial literacy, wealth creation, and economic empowerment. Our programs are designed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to achieve financial independence, reduce poverty, and address unemployment within the community.
๐ Goals:
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Financial Literacy: Provide evidence-based education on budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management.
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Wealth Creation: Equip participants with tools to start businesses, invest wisely, and grow assets.
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Poverty Reduction: Improve economic outcomes through practical skills and resources.
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Employment & Entrepreneurship: Support participants in obtaining jobs or creating income-generating opportunities.
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Community Empowerment: Promote financial inclusion and knowledge-sharing to strengthen local economic resilience.
๐ Evidence-Based Programs:
1๏ธโฃ Money Mastery Workshops
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Focus: Budgeting, debt management, credit, and taxes
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Evidence: Financial literacy programs improve household savings and reduce debt (Lusardi & Mitchell, 2014)
2๏ธโฃ Investment & Wealth Building
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Focus: Stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, real estate, and retirement planning
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Evidence: Financial education increases long-term investment participation and asset accumulation (OECD, 2020)
3๏ธโฃ Entrepreneurship & Side Hustles
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Focus: Business planning, micro-investing, crowdfunding, and scaling businesses
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Evidence: Entrepreneurship education improves income potential and reduces dependency on unemployment benefits (Fairlie, 2013)
4๏ธโฃ Personalized Financial Coaching
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One-on-one guidance tailored to participant goals
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Debt reduction, saving strategies, and investment planning
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Evidence shows personalized coaching improves financial behavior and confidence (Shim et al., 2009)
5๏ธโฃ Community Challenges & Incentives
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Savings challenges, investment simulations, and scholarship awards
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Motivates behavior change and reinforces financial concepts
๐ฒ Membership & Pricing:
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$80 per program per year
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Full access to workshops, coaching, online resources, and community challenges
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Discounts available for enrolling in multiple programs
๐ Benefits:
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Improved Financial Literacy: Participants gain confidence in managing money and making investments.
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Job Creation & Income Growth: Entrepreneurship training and skill-building reduce unemployment and underemployment.
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Wealth Creation: Evidence-based guidance on saving, investing, and asset-building.
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Poverty Reduction: Practical skills allow participants to increase income, manage debt, and escape financial insecurity.
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Community Empowerment: Builds a culture of financial knowledge, encouraging intergenerational wealth.
๐ Addressing Unemployment & Poverty:
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By teaching entrepreneurship, side-hustle strategies, and employable financial skills, BPLC equips participants to generate income and reduce reliance on government support.
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Community-based financial literacy correlates with higher employment rates and economic stability (OECD, 2020).
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Local partnerships with banks and businesses help participants access internships, job placements, and startup funding.
๐ป Delivery Format:
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Weekly interactive workshops (in-person & online)
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Monthly guest speakers from banks, investment firms, and successful entrepreneurs
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Access to an online hub with tutorials, calculators, and resources
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Community challenges and competitions
๐ Evidence-Based References:
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Lusardi, A., & Mitchell, O. S. (2014). The Economic Importance of Financial Literacy: Theory and Evidence. Journal of Economic Literature, 52(1), 5โ44.
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Shim, S., Barber, B. L., Card, N. A., Xiao, J. J., & Serido, J. (2009). Financial Socialization of First-Year College Students. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 38, 135โ147.
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OECD (2020). Financial Literacy and Education: OECD/INFE Report on Adultsโ Financial Literacy in Canada. OECD Publishing.
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Fairlie, R. W. (2013). Entrepreneurship Education and Income Outcomes: Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 95, 249โ269.