YEOC stands for Young Entrepreneurs of Columbia. We're an educational nonprofit focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment.
Yes! Our Youth Boot Camps teach teens how to budget, save, build credit, and explore entrepreneurship in a hands-on, engaging format.
Trauma budgeting helps women who have experienced abuse manage money safely and confidently, with guidance that's sensitive to their experiences.
Our programs are open to youth, families, returning citizens, women survivors, and anyone in Columbia, SC seeking financial knowledge or business support.
You can apply through our website or contact us directly. We’ll match you with resources or mentors based on your goals.
We combine financial education with trauma-informed care and cooperative values—rooted in local leadership and built for long-term impact.
Yes! Our financial literacy classes are 100% free and led by experienced instructors, thanks to our partnerships and community funding.
Yes. Through our Rocket Lawyer membership and partner resources, we provide access to legal documents, consultations, and basic insurance guidance.
Our reentry support offers job readiness training, life skills, and a safe space for reintegration, backed by SC reentry programs.