Pathway Financial Education

Pathway Financial Education A nonprofit organization committed to providing free, accessible financial education to adults, youth, and small business owners.

We believe that financial knowledge is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.

08/24/2026

Her credit score climbed more than 100 points 🤩

Our Executive Director, LaTasha Jacobs, sat down with her daughter to talk about something a lot of young adults don’t learn about until it’s too late…

CREDIT.

For her 18th birthday, LaTasha helped her daughter establish credit by adding her as an authorized user.

But getting the credit was only the beginning.

The real lesson was knowing how to use it responsibly.

Her daughter shares how she treated her credit card more like a debit card, kept track of her paydays and made sure she was paying it off strategically.

This is why financial education matters and why starting these conversations early can make such a difference.

This is Part 1 of our mother-daughter credit conversation. Stay tuned for Part 2.

Check out our upcoming workshops on our website to reserve your spot and JOIN US.Click here: https://pathwayeducation.or...
08/21/2026

Check out our upcoming workshops on our website to reserve your spot and JOIN US.

Click here: https://pathwayeducation.org/events/month/

Here’s what’s coming up:

🌟 September 17: Navigating 529 Savings Plans

Learn how 529 plans work, their benefits, contribution considerations and strategies for saving for future education expenses.

🌟 September 24: Small Business Taxes: What Every Owner Should Know

Get practical guidance on tax obligations, record-keeping, deductions, deadlines, estimated taxes and common mistakes to avoid.

⭐ Business Mastery Series for Veterans & Their Families

Our 8-week cohort continues throughout September with Sessions 5–8, covering practical tools to help veteran entrepreneurs build and sustain stronger businesses.

👉🏾 Visit our website to learn more, register and reserve your seat: https://pathwayeducation.org/events/month/

We’ll see you in class!

Happy 3-Year Work Anniversary! 🎉 to our amazing Adult & Youth Program Manager, Angelique Cheatem!For the past three year...
08/19/2026

Happy 3-Year Work Anniversary! 🎉 to our amazing Adult & Youth Program Manager, Angelique Cheatem!

For the past three years, Angelique has dedicated herself to helping individuals, families, youth and small business owners gain the knowledge and confidence to make better financial decisions (through workshops and one-on-one coaching)

Her passion for serving others, commitment to financial education and genuine care for every person she meets make her an invaluable part of the Pathway family.

Thank you, Angelique, for showing up with heart, purpose and a passion for serving our community.

Here's to celebrating everything you've accomplished and everything still to come! 💙

08/18/2026

Your debt does NOT have to define your future.

At Pathway Financial Education, we provide no-cost financial coaching and workshops to help you understand your debt, create a realistic repayment plan and build healthier financial habits with confidence.

You don't need all the answers before you ask for help. Sometimes, one conversation is all it takes to start moving in the right direction.

🌟 Book a no-cost 1:1 coaching session or explore our upcoming workshops here: https://pathwayeducation.org/

08/17/2026

Meet the Team: Angelique Cheatem 👋

In today’s Meet the Team series, we're sitting down with Angelique Cheatem, Adult & Youth Program Manager, to hear what it's like being part of the Pathway team and why she strives to empower individuals and families through financial education.

With four years of extensive experience in the finance industry, Angelique has honed her expertise and continues to focus on improving financial literacy for everyone she meets.

Watch the interview to hear her perspective on what makes Pathway so special 💙

Visit our website to explore our workshops and or reach out to learn how Pathway can support you.

Click here: https://pathwayeducation.org/

08/14/2026

What would you do with $10,000? 👀

That's the challenge our students at Operation Breakthrough are tackling this week as they put their financial knowledge into action through a real-world learning project.

They're researching different career paths and the true cost of pursuing them, surveying their peers, building budgets, exploring entrepreneurship, creating life plans and strengthening the soft skills they'll need to SUCCEED.

We also had the pleasure of welcoming Chris Goode of Ruby Jeans Juicery and Alan Kneeland of The Combine to share their entrepreneurship journeys and give students a real-world look at what it takes to build something of your own 🙌🏾

The students put it all together through 6 presentations, which were evaluated by the Pathway Financial Education team, our summer intern and our special guests.

And yes… there were prizes!

🌟 Top-ranked students received a $50 DoorDash gift card

🌟 Other students received $20 gift cards from The Combine or Ruby Jeans Juicery

We're so proud of these students for participating and learning how to make informed financial decisions to secure their future 💙

08/12/2026

Sign up here: https://pathwayeducation.org/event/accessing-capital-for-your-small-business-3/

Our Accessing Capital for Your Small Business workshop is designed to help you understand what lenders are really looking for, how the loan process works and what you can do today to strengthen your business before you apply.

If you're launching a new venture or preparing for your next stage of growth, you'll leave with clarity and confidence.

🌟 Bonus for in-person attendees: Receive a FREE goodie bag filled with helpful business resources (including a budget tracker, calculator, useful business tools and a book from our Chairman, Peter Mallouk).

💻 Join us in person or online on August 26!

Reserve your spot today through our website, we hope to see you there!

We wrapped up our time with the ProX Summer Internship Program, and wanted to take a moment to look back on the amazing ...
08/11/2026

We wrapped up our time with the ProX Summer Internship Program, and wanted to take a moment to look back on the amazing opportunity we had to connect with so many talented young people preparing for their futures.

Through our Professional Development Days, students explored topics like personal finance, banking, credit, budgeting, and planning for life after high school.

A huge thank you to the ProX team for collaborating with us and to UMB Bank for helping us make financial education accessible for the next generation.

To every student who participated: keep asking questions and remember that the financial decisions you make today can shape the opportunities you have tomorrow.

We can't wait to see all that you'll accomplish! 👏

1:1 Business Support at NO COST to you ✨If you're a small business owner looking for guidance or simply someone to help ...
08/10/2026

1:1 Business Support at NO COST to you ✨

If you're a small business owner looking for guidance or simply someone to help you take the next step, Neel Campbell (our Small Business Program Manager) is available at the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce every Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Neel can help you find the resources and support your business needs to move forward.

Because our goal is simple, to make expert business support more accessible to entrepreneurs in our community.

Stop by, ask questions and let's talk business at:
📍 Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce HQ,

9100 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114

08/07/2026

Estate planning is about protecting the people you love 💙

If you've been putting it off because it feels overwhelming or like something to think about "later," this workshop is for you.

Join us to learn the basics of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives in a way that's simple, practical, and easy to understand.

Reserve your spot here: https://pathwayeducation.org/event/estate-planning-learn-the-basics-meet-with-an-attorney-2/

Your future self (and your loved ones) will thank you.

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1520 E 18th Street
Kansas City, MO
64108

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