Personal finance is a life skill that is often overlooked but very much needed, particularly for returning citizens. ViaPath Technologies brings the Right Thinking Foundation’s saving, spending, and business advice to incarcerated individuals preparing to reintegrate back into society. 

Steve Coplon’s Personal Finance and Small Business Ownership program offers an exclusive comprehensive set of online coursework, videos, podcasts, and support materials to give returning citizens a better chance of success post-release by changing the way they think about their personal finances. Students who have access to a ViaPath Inspire® tablet can learn to think and plan ahead with regards to their finances – aiding in decreasing the stress of financial burden and helping to prevent reverting to old habits and behaviors. 

Providing encouragement, hope and motivation this course will enhance one’s responsibility and accountability skills while addressing cash flow budgeting, establishing, and maintaining credit, starting a small business, and planning for your future. The two-part curriculum includes: 

Part One: Six Learning Modules  

Unique learning modules comprised of written, audio, and video lessons; plus, tips and cross-references to enhance the learning experience. 

Part Two: 25 Right Thinking Podcasts  

Multiple educational podcast episodes with audio and transcribed text files to allow learners to read along while listening to the audio. 

This self-guided course includes easy-to follow exercises and examples that allow individuals to learn at a speed that works best for them. The courses focus in on topics such as: 

  • Personal Finance and Small Business Ownership
  • Converting Canteen Spending to Savings
  • Credit – Establishing, Rebuilding, and Maintaining
  • Starting Your Own Small Business
  • Testimonials and Supplemental Resources

The Right Thinking Foundation was founded by Steve Coplon, a professional wealth advisor, successful entrepreneur, and author. 

Before being introduced to the Right-Thinking Foundation, I had no real insight on anything related to money management.

Understanding personal finance is a crucial part of survival and has helped me to be much more thoughtful when addressing money concerns. Steve’s program is easy to grasp, offering financial tools and life skills that can be applied to anyone’s lifestyle!”
Dequan S.
returning citizen from South Carolina DOC 

About Steve Coplon – Right Thinking Foundation

Right Thinking Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps incarcerated individuals prepare them for life after release from prison or jail. Through technology, training, and mentorship, their program helps these individuals change the way they think about their personal finances and how to plan ahead. The Right Thinking Foundation continues to provide support to those released to aid in their successful reintegration back into society. Learn more at: www.rightthink.org