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CTE-Aligned. TEKS-Informed. Real-World Ready.

The lessons school never taught.

Future Foundations is a five-part career readiness and financial literacy series led by Cherie Walters and Nicole Juarez — twin sisters, John Maxwell certified speakers, and two practitioners who do this work for a living every day.

  • Five interactive sessions built around real-world application, not worksheets
  • CTE-aligned and TEKS-informed, ready to drop into your existing program
  • Two facilitators in every room — a top U.S. mortgage loan officer and a decade-long REALTOR®

Trusted by school districts, colleges, churches, and businesses across Central Texas

Cherie Walters and Nicole Juarez walking in downtown Belton, Texas

Trusted by

Temple ISD  ·  Temple College  ·  Kappa League Killeen  ·  The Learning Academy, Temple

“Future Foundations provided our students with practical, real-world knowledge that directly supports their growth beyond the classroom.”

Pachinete BrownTemple ISD

The gap

Students graduate ready for a test. Not for a paycheck.

They can solve for x. They can’t read a credit report, negotiate a salary, or explain what a debt-to-income ratio does to the rest of their life. Future Foundations closes that gap in five sessions — taught by two people who have spent their careers doing the very things they’re teaching.

Why it lands

Built for the room, not for a binder.

Full Room Engagement

Every student participates. Nobody watches from the back row.

Real-World, Not Theory

Actual loan applications, actual budgets, actual decisions they’ll face inside five years.

Two Facilitators, Always

Cherie and Nicole teach together — twice the attention, two perspectives, one message.

Aligned To Your Standards

CTE-aligned and TEKS-informed, so it fits your program instead of competing with it.

Built On Character

Discipline, responsibility, and integrity run through all five sessions — not just the money ones.

Fully Customizable

Five-part series, one-hour class, or half-day workshop. In person or virtual. Shaped to your audience.

Formats

Formats that fit your program.

Same substance, shaped to your schedule and your audience.

The Five-Part Series

  • Five 45-minute interactive sessions
  • Up to 60 students per class
  • Two facilitators
  • Real-world application activities
  • Podcasting & communication experiences

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The One-Hour Class

  • A single high-impact session
  • Any one of the five topics
  • Zoom, in-classroom, or on stage

The Half-Day Workshop

  • Deeper, hands-on format
  • Staff development days
  • College programs and corporate teams

Keynote & Stage

  • Cherie and Nicole on your stage
  • Conferences and staff kickoffs
  • Church and community events
13+Years in mortgage lending
150+Families guided per year
10+Years in real estate
20+Speaking engagements

How it works

Three steps, no guesswork.

1

Tell us about your group

Your dates, your audience, your goals, and which format fits.

2

Get your custom proposal

We send pricing, session outlines, and exactly what’s included — usually within two business days.

3

Lock in your dates

Sign, schedule, and we handle the rest. You get two facilitators and a program built for your students.

What people say

Educators, parents, and students.

“Future Foundations provided our students with practical, real-world knowledge that directly supports their growth beyond the classroom.”

Pachinete BrownTemple ISD

“Future Foundations meets the real-world needs of students, educators, and school leaders.”

Mandi Newby, M.Ed., LPCLicensed Professional Counselor & Educational Consultant

“Parent testimonial — full quote to be added from the packet.”

ParentTemple, TX

Questions

Frequently asked.

Who is this program for?

High school and district programs, college students, church and community groups, and businesses training their employees and leaders. The content stays the same; the delivery adapts to the room.

How long is each session?

The flagship series runs five 45-minute sessions. We also deliver one-hour classes and half-day workshops, and everything is customizable to your schedule.

How many students can attend?

Up to 60 students per class works well for the interactive format. For larger groups or district-wide implementation, we build a plan around your numbers.

Can you deliver virtually?

Yes. In person, by Zoom, or on stage — whichever works for your program.

What does it cost?

Every engagement is quoted individually. Cost depends on your group size, the format you choose, and how much we customize the material. Tell us about your group and we’ll send pricing within two business days.

Are you a faith-based organization?

Yes. Future Foundations is built on Christian values of stewardship, integrity, and responsibility. In public school settings we teach the practical curriculum — money, career, leadership, life skills — and those values show up in how we teach it, not as separate content.

Let’s get your students ready.

Tell us about your group and we’ll send a proposal.