1. Who should attend this workshop?

Trades professionals, blue-collar earners, and counselors in the Fargo area.

2. Do I need prior financial training?

No, we begin from fundamentals.

3. What will I learn in 1 day?

Budgeting, debt management, tax basics, investment planning, tools.

4. What materials are provided?

Workbook, Case study, slides, certificate.

5. Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, a Course Completion Certificate.

6. Is the workshop interactive?

Yes. Icebreakers, role-plays, simulations, quizzes, action planning.

7. Can my workplace request in-house training?

Yes, customized in-house sessions are available in Fargo area.

8. How practical is this for trade work?

Highly practical — all strategies relate to real trade income patterns.

9. Are group discounts available?

Yes, for 3+ and 10+ participants.

10. How long is the workshop?

Full-day: 9 AM to 5 PM including breaks and lunch.

Multiple dates

Applied Financial Literacy: Budget, Plan & Grow – 1 Day Session, Fargo, ND

By Mangates

Learn smart budgeting, financial planning, and wealth strategies tailored to high-wage trades in this 1 Day workshop.

Location

Regus - Fargo - 32nd Avenue

1531 32nd Avenue South#Suite 102 Ph No +1 469 666 9332 Fargo, ND 58103

Agenda

Module 1: Understanding Your Financial Base

• Analyze income vs expenses in trade jobs • Identify hidden costs and irregular expenses • Build personal cash flow awareness • Icebreaker activity

Module 2: Budgeting & Expense Management

• Create realistic budgets for fluctuating trade wages • Distinguish essentials, wants, and savings • Tools for tracking expenses automatically • Role-Play

Module 3: Debt, Credit & Loan Management

• Understand interest, credit scores, and debt traps • Strategies to reduce high-interest debt • Best practices for construction / equipment financing • Simulation

Module 4: Tax Planning & Retirement Basics

• Basic tax obligations and deductions for tradespeople • Retirement accounts suited to blue-collar workers • How to plan for future income security • Quiz

Module 5: Saving & Investing Smartly

• Strategies to build emergency funds • Intro to low-risk investing / safe vehicles • Balancing savings with life goals • Role-Play

Module 6: Financial Tools & Tools for Trades

• Digital apps, spreadsheets, calculators • Tools to manage equipment, job overhead, side income • Automation for savings and reminders • Case Study

Module 7: Action Plan & Next Steps

• Create personalized financial roadmap • Set short-term and long-term financial goals • Stakeholder plans (family, job site, business) • Action Plan Review

Good to know

Highlights

ages 18+
In person
Paid parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Health • Medical

About This Course
Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks provided

Course Overview
In Fargo’s skilled trades sector, earning more is only part of financial success — managing it wisely matters even more. This workshop helps skilled tradespeople and blue-collar workers adopt practical budgeting, saving, debt management, tax planning, and wealth-building strategies. You’ll get job-specific tips, hands-on tools, and frameworks to build financial stability for now and the future.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Understand how to structure budgets for trade income
• Manage debt and credit wisely
• Optimize tax and retirement planning for blue-collar workers
• Employ tools and apps to automate financial routines
• Build a sustainable financial plan tailored to trade careers

Target Audience
• Skilled tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC, etc.)
• Blue-collar workers with higher wage potentials
• Career counselors working with trade workers
• Supervisors or foremen wanting financial literacy for teams

Why Choose This Course
In a trades-driven economy like Fargo’s, financial literacy tailored to blue-collar roles makes a real difference. This workshop offers actionable, job-relevant strategies you can apply immediately to grow your financial stability, reduce stress, and build wealth.

Group Discounts:
• 10% off for 3+ participants
• 15% off for 10+ participants

Want to bring this to your team or jobsite?
In-house delivery is available, saving travel costs while offering targeted team training for your crew’s financial success.
Your team gets personalized support, templates, and group coaching to align their finances with their trade ambitions.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: corporate@mangates.com

Organized by

Mangates

Followers

--

Events

--

Hosting

--