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Certifications: NYC MWBE - pending, NYC DCWP (OFE), Master Financial Coach - Ramsey Solutions

 

Awards: Notable Black Leader and Executive - Crain’s New York

DIFFERENTIATORS:

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  • Financial Literacy & Workforce Readiness: programs designed to build practical, real‑world skills for youth and adults.

  • Inclusive, Community‑Centered Curriculum: that supports effective learning across diverse populations

  • Established Partnerships : with community organizations demonstrating trust and proven impact

  • Flexible, Scalable Training Delivery : including in‑school, workplace, afterschool, and summer formats suitable for students, city agencies and employee development

DUNS: pending

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NAICS CODES

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  • 611710 – Educational Support Services

  • 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training

  • 541611 – Administrative Management & General Management Consulting

  • 611699 – Other Misc Schools & Training

  • 611519 – Other Technical & Trade Schools

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PAST PERFORMANCE

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  • Financial literacy and empowerment programming in partnership with the YWCA Brooklyn

  • Financial education workshops for small business owners with the Brooklyn Public Library

  • Summer programs integrating financial literacy and career readiness

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT

THE AYA COLLECTIVE

Delia A. Awusi, MBA | Founder & Principal hello@theayacollective.co | 646-450-8775 PO Box 150405 Brooklyn, NY 11215 theayacollective.co

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Aya Collective is a New York–based financial literacy and workforce education organization dedicated to equipping students, city employees, and the broader workforce with the financial knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to thrive. We design and deliver practical, culturally responsive financial literacy programs that prepare students to navigate real-world financial responsibilities, make informed decisions, and build a strong foundation for long-term economic stability. Our programs are delivered in partnership with schools, nonprofits, and public-serving organizations committed to equity, access, and opportunity.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Literacy & Financial Empowerment

  • Budgeting, saving, and money management fundamentals

  • Banking systems, credit, and debt awareness

  • Financial decision-making and economic confidence

  • Foundations of wealth-building and financial equity

Youth & Young Adult Programming

  • In-school, after-school, and summer financial literacy programsBanking systems, credit, and debt awareness

  • Cohort-based workshops and multi-session curricula

  • Experiential, discussion-based learning models

College & Career Readiness (Financial Focus)

  • Understanding financial aid, student loans, and cost of college

  • Workplace financial preparedness and professional skills

  • Goal setting, planning, and financial independence

Curriculum Design & Facilitation

  • Custom financial literacy curriculum aligned to partner goals

  • Interactive workshops and facilitated discussions

  • Program evaluation and continuous improvement

Financial Literacy Coaching & Mentoring

  • One-on-one and small-group financial coaching for young adults, employees, and municipal workers

  • Budgeting, credit, and financial decision-making support tailored to life and career stages

  • Mentorship models reinforcing long-term financial confidence, stability, and independence

WORKSHOPS & FACILITATION

  • Personal Finance (Dave Ramsey–Based Instruction)

  • Zero-based budgeting

  • Emergency Savings

  • Debt Payoff

  • Insurance & risk management

  • Retirement & investment basics

  • Real-estate & mortgage principles

  • Cash Flow Management

  • Budgeting & Personal Finance Basics

  • Debt Reduction Strategies

  • Credit Building & Repair

  • Wealth-Building Foundations

  • Business Finance Fundamentals

  • Cash Flow for Entrepreneurs

  • Pricing & Profit Strategy

  • Small Business Startup Basics

  • Goal Setting & Vision Planning

  • Money Mindset & Financial Wellness

  • Community Wealth & Cooperative Economics

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