By Adrienne S. Lamm

The program will feature the fundamentals of financial literacy training with Sidney Cooper, a Cash Flow Competition using the prevalent financial game developed by 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki and later an announcement of the Cash Flow Competition winners; Power Lunch with Lavetta Willis who is Owner, President and CEO of LL International Shoe Company, the makers of Dada Footwear; Darryl Hallie of Wells Fargo Hands on Banking; Co-Chair Ramona Wright of Loyola Marymount University and Honorary Chairman Bernard Parks to give a special presentation for two outstanding Smart Start attendees.

TPC Foundation, Inc. (TPC) developed the Smart Start Program to change the way high school students view personal finance, understand banking, and manage and maximize their income. Smart Start provides training in financial and tech literacy to economically disadvantaged African American teenagers in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties. Students learn how to make responsible financial decisions and the importance of investing in their community. They also learn how to use technology and the Internet responsibly.

A maximum of 50 students will be recruited including students from Young Black Scholars (YBS) and Verbum Dei High School for this years program. Students must be juniors or seniors in high school and meet specified application requirements.

The mission of TPC Foundation, Inc. (TPC) is to support the growth and development of African American business and to prepare youth for an entrepreneurial world. This mission is accomplished through mentoring and internships, small business training, conferences and seminars, and market research.

TPC has successfully implemented several programs that directly benefit youth including the TPC Internship Program, which provides educational assistance and training to minority college students particularly from under-served communities and the Smart Start Youth Financial Literacy Program for high school students. The organization also provides training in business methods and techniques to business owners and the general public. TPC, a 501(c)(3) organization, also conducts primary and secondary market research in areas related to minority business and community development.

For more information regarding the TPC Foundation, Inc. and the Smart Start Youth Financial Literacy Program, please visit: www.aabs2007.com or contact (323) 299-6000.

Adrienne S. Lamm is a freelance writer in B2B, entertainment/sports and Non-profit. She ahs been writing for over 19 years and her articles have been distributed and appeared in newspapers, magazines and on television all over the world. You can reach her via e-mail at TS7895@aol.com.