Striving to provide students with the skills to propel future success!
It all starts Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Kickoff and Keynote Address
Kickoff is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Celebration High School Auditorium.
The keynote address will be presented by Dwight Thompson of Rise League.
Dwight Thompson
Co-Founder and Director, Rise League
The mission of Rise League is to empower young people with leadership, life skills, and opportunities to succeed in school and beyond.
The focus is on:
- Access to opportunity
- Strong mentorship
- Confidence to reach full potential
Dwight Thompson has mentored more than 2,000 students with his engaging storytelling and real-world experience.
MoneyWise America™ Reality Store
Life Launch continues in the afternoon with Charles Schwab’s MoneyWise America™ Reality Store.
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Celebration High School Media Center
Students practice making decisions about their current and future financial lives, including housing, transportation, and everyday expenses.
Along the way, students receive input from seasoned Schwab financial literacy ambassadors who are dedicated to fostering the development of young people’s financial decision-making skills.
Monthly Financial Literacy Sessions
Monthly financial literacy sessions that follow will continue this development on selected Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Celebration High School Media Center.
Sign Up
Sign up during lunchtime on:
- Friday, August 14
- Monday, August 17
- Tuesday, August 18
Signups will take place at the Celebration High School Auditorium.
Program partner:
Charles Schwab Moneywise America™
Presented by:
The Celebration Foundation