Have you ever been denied a car loan, apartment, or credit card because of your credit score? Do you feel stuck because you have no credit or past mistakes holding you back?

Building a strong personal credit history and FICO score is the first step toward qualifying for business credit. Lenders and financial institutions often look at your personal credit when deciding whether to approve business loans, credit lines, or funding opportunities. If you dream of starting your own business, having a solid financial foundation will set you up for success. Strong credit opens doors—not just for personal financial stability, but for achieving your business goals as well.

I'm Ready to Build My Credit!

This Class Is For You If...

âś… Your credit score is under 640
✅ You’ve been denied credit or services due to your score
âś… You want to build or rebuild your credi the right way
✅ You’re tired of feeling stuck and ready to       take action 

In this Class You Will:  

🔹 Why credit matters and how it impacts your opportunities
🔹 Common credit myths that may be holding you back
🔹 How to build credit without going into debt
🔹 What lenders look for and how to improve your score
🔹 How to read, understand, and dispute items on your credit report 

Finish this 2-part class and make progress on your financial goals.

Class Info

-When: The last two non-holiday Mondays of each month, from 3-5 PM

-What: A two-part, in-depth series on credit. You must attend the first session to participate in the second. The series repeats each month.

-Where: Online via Zoom.

-Cost: Free with Client Application. Click Here for Link

Join us for a comprehensive dive into understanding and building credit!

Get Started Today!

You must attend 1st class in order to attend the 2nd. And you must be a current WBC Client in order to participate at cost. If you are not a client, become one at no cost by filling this form.

Zoom Class Dates: 3-5 PM

  • March 24th & 31st, 2025

  • April 21st & 28th, 2025

  • May 12th & 19th, 2025

  • June 23rd & 30th, 2025

  • July 21st & 28th, 2025

  • August 18th & 25th, 2025

  • September 22nd & 29th, 2025

Meet Your Facilitator

Tola Levison:

WBC Business Development-Startup, Asset Building Specialist, Certified CBA Trainer  

Tola currently assists people who have a dream of business ownership and/or are taking steps to start the business of their dreams. She developed and managed welfare-to-work programs utilizing self-employment as a welfare-to-work strategy. Her innovative approaches to outreach and retention have received the recognition of the FIELD/Aspen Institute, the MS Foundation, and CFESS (Californians for Economic Self-Sufficiency). Ms. Levison has served as a resource person for CAMEO (California Association for Microenterprise Opportunity).

Questions? Please get in touch.

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