In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, the Brunswick County Literacy Council is hosting Women’s Empowerment Week, a four-night series of free workshops designed to help women build confidence in finances, communication skills, technology use, and everyday decision-making.

Participants may attend one session, two sessions, three sessions, or the full series, depending on their interests and schedules.

Event Details

Where: Brunswick Electric Membership Co-op Building 795 Ocean Hwy West, Supply, NC

When: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM nightly, April 20–23, 2026

Registration deadline: April 16, 2026

Schedule at a Glance:

Monday – Basic Financial Literacy
Build confidence managing everyday finances with practical strategies for budgeting, understanding needs versus wants, and safely using mobile banking tools.

Tuesday – Life Skills Reset
Strengthen skills that support success at home, school, and work, including time management, communication strategies, teamwork techniques, and conflict resolution tools.

Wednesday – Social Media Detective
Learn how to navigate social media safely and confidently while recognizing scams, protecting your privacy, and making smart decisions online.

Thursday – Smartphone Confidence
Discover helpful smartphone tools that make daily life easier—from organizing apps and contacts to improving security settings and learning time-saving tips.

Who Should Attend

Women of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to participate, including:

• senior women
• young adults
• college students
• high school students
• mothers
• women returning to the workforce
• independent working women

Why BCLC Offers Women’s Empowerment Week

At the Brunswick County Literacy Council, we believe confidence grows when women have access to practical skills they can use every day. Women’s Empowerment Week supports our mission to help adults across Brunswick County strengthen literacy, financial understanding, digital skills, and independence.

These workshops are welcoming, supportive, and designed for real-life success, not classrooms or tests.