FLIP Hartford
is delivered in close partnership with Hartford Public Schools, creating a program that is deeply connected to the surrounding community. Programming takes place at the UConn Graduate Business Learning Center an accessible, centrally located site, making it easier for students to participate without extensive travel. The FLIP Hartford program allows students to build strong connections while engaging with financial literacy and college readiness content in a familiar and supportive environment.
Session Dates: May through June
Typical Saturday Schedule
- 9:00 am - Arrival at UConn GBLC, Check-in, Breakfast (provided)
- 9:30 am - Industry Led Presentation/Workshop/Panel Discussion
- 11:30 am - Lunch (provided)
- 12:30 pm - Small Group Presentations and Activities led by UConn Student-Instructors
- 2:45 pm - Wrap-up
- 3:00 pm - Dismissal
Transportation is not being provided for UConn FLIP Hartford.
Participating School Districts
Hartford Public Schools
- Bulkeley High School
- Capital Prep Magnet School
- Classical Magnet
- Great Path Academy
- Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
- Hartford Public High School
- Kinsella Magnet School of the Performing Arts
- Pathways Academy
- Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
- University High School
- Weaver High School
Inaugural UConn Hartford FLIP Cohort
For the First UConn Hartford FLIP Session, UConn Students have been hired as instructors/mentors, participants have been selected and corporate partners are ready to share their insight with students from Hartford Public Schools.
Session Dates:
May 2nd, 2026 - Intro to Personal Finance and Budgeting
May 16th, 2026 - Budgeting and Savings
May 30th, 2026 - Savings and Insurance
June 6th, 2026 - Investing
June 13th, 2026 - Putting It Altogether