NFL players bring money mini camp to northeast high school to teach students essential financial literacy skills and career planning

Broward County, Florida – A different kind of training camp is coming to Northeast High School this week—one that swaps playbooks for budgeting and touchdowns for long-term financial goals.

On Friday, April 17, more than 200 students from across Broward County Public Schools will gather for a hands-on financial literacy event known as the Money Mini Camp. The initiative brings together professional athletes, banking experts, and education leaders with a shared goal: helping young people better understand how money works before they step into adulthood.

Leading the effort is NFL fullback Alec Ingold, joined by fellow players from the Miami Dolphins, representatives from the Ingold Family Foundation, and staff from Amerant Bank. The event is also supported by the district’s Department of School Culture and Student Support, along with students involved in the Athletic Leadership Academy Mentoring Program.

But this is not just a guest appearance or motivational talk. The focus is practical, direct, and grounded in real-world skills.

Over the course of three hours, students will rotate through small group sessions that cover essential topics—banking basics, credit awareness, investing, and how to recognize and avoid financial fraud. The goal is to give participants tools they can actually use, not just concepts they might forget.

For many students, it may be the first time they are exposed to these ideas in a structured, interactive setting.

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The presence of NFL players adds a unique layer to the experience. While they are known for their performance on the field, events like this highlight another side—the responsibility that comes with financial success and the importance of managing it wisely. By sharing their own experiences, the players help bridge the gap between theory and reality.

At the same time, professionals from Amerant Bank will provide expert insight, guiding students through topics that can often feel overwhelming. From opening a bank account to understanding how credit scores work, the sessions aim to break down complex ideas into simple, clear lessons.

The broader purpose of the Money Mini Camp goes beyond individual knowledge. Organizers say the initiative is part of a larger effort to address economic disparities by giving students a stronger foundation early on. Financial literacy, they argue, is not just a useful skill—it is a necessary one.

Students will also explore career development strategies, gaining a better sense of how financial decisions connect to future opportunities. Budgeting, saving, and planning are framed not as restrictions, but as tools for independence and stability.

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The setting—Northeast High School in Oakland Park—will serve as a hub for this collaborative effort, bringing together students from different schools and backgrounds for a shared learning experience.
As the event unfolds, the hope is that students leave not only with new knowledge, but with a different mindset. One that views money not as a mystery, but as something that can be understood, managed, and used to build a better future.
In just a few hours, the lessons may not solve every financial challenge these students will face—but they could mark the beginning of smarter decisions and stronger habits that last for years to come.