STEAMVE$TMENTS for Teens
"Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn't … pays it.” – Albert Einstein
STEAMVE$TMENTS is about teaching teens how to "earn it" (compound interest) by building capital and building wealth. The experiences, day seminars and a sleepaway camp, expose teens to STEAM careers, salaries, and the vast possibilities of the future. They equip students with a better understanding of personal financial management, investing, and overall mental health and personal wellness. STEAMVE$TMENTS is about building a stronger future.
TPI founder and America & Moore owner, Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. co-developed STEAMVE$TMENTS with Dr. John Igwebuike of Lead Listening Institute. Both bring their backgrounds, lifetime of scholarship, experience, and drive, and belief you must build capital and wealth into your future. This powerful seminar is designed to empower and inspire the next generation.
Seminars
STEAMVE$TMENTS seminars travel, bringing experts to local communities and establishing partnerships to best impact teens and the greater community. Previous seminar locations include Hartford, Connecticut, Des Moines, Iowa, and Springfield, Massachusetts.
STEAMVE$TMENTS experiences help teens:
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Learn to make a dollar out of 15 cents
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Get $$ for their first investment
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Discover big jobs and big salaries in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)
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Dream big and be in the know to make them happen
Check back for 2026 seminars, or contact us if you would like to host a seminar in your area. You may also sign up to show your interest in attending an upcoming seminar before official registration begins (spring 2026) by clicking the button below.
2-1/2 DAY SEMINAR BASE INFORMATION
(ages and details vary by seminar)
Draft Agenda
Day 1:
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Check-in and Introduction to STEAMVE$TMENTS
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Includes dinner
Day 2:
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STEAM Careers & Business Tour
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Includes breakfast and lunch
Day 3:
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Personal Financial Management and Investments
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Includes breakfast and lunch
Learning Outcomes
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Comprehend basics of personal finance and personal values
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Understand how financial decisions made today can affect life tomorrow
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Receive early exposure to STEAM careers and discussions with professionals
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Establish an Investment Start-Up Account
Logistics
Seminar Size: Approximately 25 students
Transportation: Free transportation may be provided for each registered student depending on the proximity of the student to the seminar location
Student Registration Fee: $50 (scholarships available)
Seminar Value: $500 (remaining $450 is paid for by funders)
What the Young People Thought – Seminar 2025
“… I learned about new jobs and how to invest my time and money appropriately. In the future, I plan to use the information and skills learned here to secure my financial future.” – Ryan, Grade 12
“ I plan to be smart with my finances, so I’ll be able to help people without stunting my financial growth.” – Jaden, Grade 9
“This was truly a great experience, which I will make sure to recommend to my friends.” – Sahana, Grade 9
“ … I plan to use what I’ve learned to help guide my future.” – Micah, Grade 12
STEAMVE$TMENTS SLEEPAWAY CAMP COMING SUMMER 2026
MEET THE TEAM
Eddie Moore Jr. is the executive director of The Privilege Institute and started America & MOORE, LLC to provide diversity and leadership trainings and workshops based on research and driven by implemented actions.
He is featured in the film “I’m not Racist…. Am I?” and in the article 5 Clear Ways to Tell Whether You’ll Be a Good Leader in 2021. In 2022 he was the recipient of the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law’s Honorable Bernice B. Donald Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Award.
Eddie is co-founder of the online journal Understanding and Dismantling Privilege, co-editor of Everyday White People Confront Racial and Social Injustice: 15 Stories, The Guide for White Women who Teach Black Boys,The Diversity Consultant Cookbook: Preparing for the Challenge, Teaching Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls, and Little e - The Big Misunderstanding.
Ken Mouning, Sr. is a Director at UBS Realty Investors, LLC with nearly 25 years of Real Estate experience. He is the UBS Real Estate US Internship Business Program Manager and Graduate Talent Program Coordinator.
In the non-profit sector, Ken is a Founding Member of Granby Racial Reconciliation
in Granby, CT where he created the Granby Racial Unity Festival. This is an interracial arts and education festival that allows the community to appreciate our differences and celebrate our similarities.
Ken received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut. He has received the national DEI Leader Award from Defined
Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) and was awarded Man of the Year by the State of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission.
Ayanna Hill-Gill, affectionately known as Yanni, is the Co-Founder and COO of The Legacy Empowerment Solutions Group, LLC, and the president of ADVIS (Advancing Independent Schools). With over three decades of experience in educational leadership, Yanni holds degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Dickinson College and an Ed.M. in organizational leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Her career highlights include transformative roles as Head of School at Atlanta Girls' School and Purnell School, where she led significant initiatives that increased enrollment and endowments, expanded academic programs, and modernized facilities. Beyond her school leadership, Yanni applies her transformative coaching style at Legacy Empowerment Solutions Group to empower individuals to drive significant personal and professional growth.
Her influence extends nationally through board service for several educational and community organizations, championing equity, financial literacy, STEM, and leadership development for underserved communities. Yanni's commitment to fostering inclusive environments and developing future leaders continues to impact the educational landscape profoundly.
Reginald V. Bennett, known as Reggie, is the CEO and President of The Legacy Empowerment Solutions Group, LLC, as well as a visionary leader and skilled Principal Data Analyst at Genesys.
With over 30 years of experience in analytics and business intelligence, Reggie holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Graduate Certificate from Georgia Tech, and a BA in Economics from Dickinson College. Reginald’s career spans leading financial institutions, including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Morgan Stanley, where he specialized in strategy and statistical data analysis. He has also held key roles at Delta Air Lines, Ernst & Young, and Genesys, leading initiatives in revenue optimization, financial modeling, data visualization, and customer success.
A trained financial literacy educator, Reggie actively champions DEI and promotes analytics education for underrepresented youth, affirming his critical role in shaping the future through Legacy Empowerment Group and beyond.