Sprout provides free, easy-to-follow lessons about basic economics, finance, and personal investments for kids in the Northwest Indiana Region. Additionally, Sprout’s “Seedlings” page was designed to provide real advice and insight from professionals in a variety of fields. All materials are designed for middle and high school students to understand. Transcriptions are available in English and Spanish.

After all, education is one of the premier ways to reach success, build a career, and become an active community member. Considering the educational deficits in economics that many children face, Sprout aims to change the world—or at least Northwest Indiana—for the better.

Sprout’s ultimate goal is to help kids build a solid financial/economic background and inspire success.

“Passionate about economics and finance, I founded Sprout to inspire others to pursue similar interests. However, I quickly found that high school students, especially those in underserved areas, often receive little to no economic/financial education. Sprout became a platform that I use to help my community. “

-Asha Patel (Founder and Executive Director of Sprout)

“I have always enjoyed Spanish—both the language and the culture that surrounds it. Initially, Asha asked me to help with the Spanish translations for all of Sprout’s content, but I soon found myself getting much more involved with the program and the Hispanic community of Northwest Indiana.”

-Jude Jimenez (Director of Sprout’s Spanish Operations)