Financial Empowerment Class

Personal Finance Classes in Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties

Personal Finance Course Details

Duration

3 hours

Regular Fee

Free

Language

In English, Spanish option

Class Schedule

See Class Schedule Options below.

Take control of your personal finances

A free 3-hour financial wellness workshop to help you build healthy financial habits, reduce stress, and gain confidence around money.

WEV’s Financial Empowerment Class helps you get clarity around your relationship with money and make progress toward your financial goals. Whether you’re working to reduce debt, build savings, or just want to feel more in control, this free financial literacy course gives you the tools and support to take the next step.

Is This Personal Finance Class Right for You?

This class is a great fit if you:

  • Want to learn how to manage your money better
  • Are looking to build financial confidence
  • Need help creating a budget or paying down debt
  • Are working toward personal savings goals
  • Want to learn money saving tips, build better money habits, and reduce stress

Looking for support with business finances?
Check out Bookkeeping Consulting for help organizing your business numbers.

What You’ll Learn

This class is designed to help you create financial habits that actually stick. Topics include:

  • Your “money mindset” and how it affects your choices
  • How to build a simple, realistic personal budget
  • Strategies for paying off debt
  • Setting financial goals and making a plan to reach them
  • Financial habit tips to stay motivated and consistent

This class focuses on personal—not business—finance.

A Supportive, Judgment-Free Environment

No matter where you’re starting from, this class is a space to learn, reflect, and grow. You’ll leave with practical tools, a better understanding of your finances, and a sense of what’s possible.

Eligibility

This course is open to anyone with internet access—there are no geographic or residency requirements.

Ready to Feel More Confident with Your Money?

Financial empowerment starts with clarity. If you’re ready to take control of your finances and plan for the future, we’re here to help. Review the schedule of upcoming classes below and fill out an interest form to get started today.

 

Class Schedule Options

During enrollment, you will have the opportunity to select one of the following class schedules to participate in. Class spaces are limited.

DATESSCHEDULELANGUAGEFORMATLOCATION
10/27/25 - 11/3/25Mo 5:30 - 7:30 PMEnglishOnlineZoom
11/12/25 - 11/19/25We 6:00 - 7:00 PMSpanishOnlineZoom
On your scheduleOn your scheduleEnglishSelf-guided onlineOnline
On your scheduleOn your scheduleSpanishSelf-guided onlineOnline
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"Get ready to embrace your finances with patience, determination, and compassion, and to become the CEO of your financial journey."

Irene Kelly, Associate Director of Community Engagement

What people are saying…

Hope

What We All Need to Know

I luvvvved your course. It was the first course in finances that didn’t involve shame and guilt. And! you included what we all really need to know.

Robbie

Feels More Secure

Really helped me get my personal finances in order to help me feel more secure and also helped me to cement my long-term personal financial strategy.

Christina

Instructor Expertise

Thank you SO much! I’ve learned a lot and really appreciate your time and expertise.