Mission Vision
WETATi Academy’s mission is to educate, empower, and train low-to-moderate-income youth and communities on how to become financially independent through practical entrepreneurship education.
Our Vision:
Economic empowerment through equitable access to employment and job creation.
“It really helps raise a child when you have other people (WETATi Academy) reinforcing your values.”
– Cirilo, Parent, College Park Academy
“…WETATi Academy classes gave me a more in-depth understanding of money and life”
– Max, Student, College Park Academy
“WETATi Academy opens pathways; it offers a mindset that you are able to be your own business owner…WETATi Academy has the passion to make things happen.”
Alfonso Pearson, VP, JPMorgan Chase, Strategic Partner & Financial Literacy and Workforce Development Instructor
“WETATi Academy [helps] our young people realize their power to thrive, especially in the face of adversity and uncertainty. During this extraordinary time in our history and culture as a nation, we want to fill our youth with optimism and possibility, and that’s what WETATi Academy offers!”
— CELESTE JAMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY HEALTH KAISER PERMANENTE
2017 recipient of Maryland Governor’s Citation Award in “making an impact in Maryland economy and community service!” 2020-2023 Venture Philanthropy Partners Fellow
