alliance coaching experience
A unique learning experience offered as part of your HEFWA membership.
The Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance Coaching Experience (ACE) program is an opportunity for members of HEFWA to be partnered with an experienced coach to help improve their practice in the field of financial wellness.
ACE Program Details
The ACE mentorship program runs each year from August to May. ACE mentees will be paired with a coach who has several years of experience building, running, and improving financial wellness programming within higher education. In addition to one-on-one meetings, the ACE cohort meets as a group several times throughout the year to network, exchange ideas and share best practices. Participation in group meetings and activities is expected.
All applicants will be notified by mid-August, and those accepted will be matched with Coaches in accordance with their matching preferences and goals or programmatic needs.
We are currently seeking applications from both mentees and coaches for the 2024-2025 cohort.
Apply no later than August 4, 2024.
Additional Info for Mentees
As an ACE Mentee, you'll embark on a dynamic learning adventure, honing essential skills such as:
Securing Institutional Buy-In: Learn to navigate the intricacies of gaining support from key stakeholders to drive the success of your financial wellness initiatives.
Program Development Mastery: Unravel the nuances of crafting and managing various financial wellness programs, tailored to meet the diverse needs of your institution.
Strategic Marketing Expertise: Harness the power of effective communication channels to amplify the impact of your programs and engage with your audience on a deeper level.
Partnership Cultivation: Discover innovative approaches to forging partnerships and referral pathways, bolstering support for financial wellness endeavors across your institution.
Assessment and Evaluation: Master the art of measuring the efficacy of your programs, ensuring they resonate with your audience and drive meaningful behavioral change.
Peer Education Empowerment: Equip yourself with best practices for training peer educators and interns, empowering them to become champions of financial wellness within your institution.
Inclusive Practices: Explore tailored strategies for serving specialized populations, ensuring that no student is left behind on their journey toward financial well-being.
Apply now to secure your spot as a mentee in the 2024-2025 class!
Additional Info for Coaches
By joining ACE as a coach, you'll not only enrich the professional lives of others but also contribute to the broader mission of promoting financial wellness and empowerment in academic settings. As an added bonus, you’ll receive a free individual HEFWA membership for the year.
Here's what being an ACE Coach entails:
Empowerment through Mentorship: Make a lasting impact by providing personalized guidance and support to mentees as they navigate the complexities of financial wellness program development and implementation.
Share Best Practices: Share your proven strategies and tactics for securing institutional buy-in, designing effective programs, cultivating partnerships, and assessing program outcomes.
Inspire Innovation: Spark creativity and innovation by encouraging mentees to explore new approaches and initiatives to address the evolving needs of their institutions and student populations.
Expand Your Network: Connect with like-minded professionals and thought leaders within the HEFWA community, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange that benefits both mentors and mentees alike.
Contribute to Collective Growth: Play a vital role in advancing the field of financial wellness in higher education by contributing your expertise to the development of future leaders and practitioners.
Ready to make a meaningful difference and leave a lasting legacy in the world of higher education financial wellness? Become an ACE coach today!