Birmingham-Bessemer Youth Ministries Presents
Swanson Academy
for Business & Finance
A rigorous, culturally grounded financial education program honoring the legacy of Dr. Reginald Swanson of Pratt City. Build real wealth literacy. Unlock your economic future.
Your Learning Pathways
Four tracks — from classroom foundations to real-world practice.
Curriculum
17 units covering budgeting, investing, credit, taxes, and community wealth strategy.
17 UnitsCalculators
Compound interest, loan amortization, net worth tracker, retirement planner, and more.
Sign In RequiredSimulations
Stock market simulator, budget builder, credit score game — learn by doing.
Sign In RequiredMy Dashboard
Track your progress, XP, badges, quiz scores, and learning streaks.
Sign In RequiredHonoring Dr. Reginald Swanson
Heritage as Capital
The Swanson Academy is built on a simple truth: our community's history, culture, and networks are forms of capital. This curriculum teaches students to understand, build, and circulate wealth — not just individually, but communally.
From the Reginald Swanson Heritage Fund to the Community Wealth Loop, every lesson connects textbook finance to Birmingham-Bessemer's real economic opportunity.
Start Learning →What You'll Build
- ✓ Personal budget & net worth statement
- ✓ Investment Policy Statement
- ✓ Simulated portfolio ($100K)
- ✓ Credit action plan
- ✓ Economic Summit presentation
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