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Next Program will be offered January of 2026

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Standard tuition is $500 per participant.

Academy Members may attend for FREE.
Scholarships are Available

Be EMPOWERED.
INVEST in YOU.

This virtual program is ideal for:

  • Early-career professionals who have spent at least 1 – 2 years in the workforce
  • Individuals who are wanting to learn from their peers as a community-focused cohort
  • Professionals looking to maximize their potential and elevate their best selves as positive change agents in their workplace and in their career journey
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Navigating the waters of the 21st century workplace can be tricky.

This career empowerment course is about investing in YOU; holistically understanding your career identity as an early-career professional, learning how to navigate the workplace and sharing your story with confidence.

This is a cohort-style course where students will learn in community together about how to be their own self-advocate and servant leader in their career journey, creating an authentic vision for their future.

LEARN HOW TO:

Tell Your Story

Develop Lasting Connections

Lead with your Strengths

Balance Work & Life Priorities

Communicate with Confidence

Invest in Your Financial Future

How does it work?

  • A virtual interactive 10-week session course
  • Insight and advice from five expert professionals
  • Opportunity to engage with other professionals in peer learning community
  • 1:1 personal coaching session
  • Digital certificate and LinkedIn badge upon completion

Course Overview:

INVEST in Yourself

  • Jan 14  Connect with Your Values: Discovering Motivation & Inspiration
  • Jan 21  Lead with Your Strengths: Moving Forward with ACTION

INVEST in Confident Communication

  • Jan 28  Tell Your Story: Articulating Your SKILLS and Strengths
  • Feb 4  Influence Others: Engaging in Crucial Conversations
  • Feb 11  Foster Feedback: Engaging in Radical Candor

INVEST in Authentic Relationships

  • Feb 18 Lead with Empathy- Embracing the #1 Skill of the 21st Century
  • Feb 25  Engage in Authentic Relationships – Building Lasting Connections

INVEST in Your Financial Future

  • March 4  Be Savvy & Smart: Preparing Financially for the Future

INVEST in Your Journey & Self-Care

  • March 11  Develop Powerful Habits for Career Success and Work-Life Integration
  • March 18  Overcome Your Inner Critic: Being a Self-Advocate in Your Career Journey

Meet the Facilitators:

Eilis Wasserman
(she, her, hers)

– Remote Career Coach
– Introvert Advocate
– Empathetic Connector

Fun Fact: She is a triplet that loves to swing dance

Adam Bouse
(he, him, his)

– Leadership Coach
– Emotional Intelligence Trainer
– Constant Learner

Fun Fact: He is a hobby mobile photographer with 11+ million views on Unsplash

Veronica Rahim
(she, her, hers)

– Compassionate Career Consultant
– Collaborative Community Partner
– DEI Advocate & Enthusiastic Leader

Fun Fact: She loves to dance and focus on personal wellness

Kate Elliott
(she, her, hers)

– Community-Focused Storyteller
– Passionate Educator
– Strategic Communicator

Fun Fact: She grew up fly fishing, and her front two teeth aren’t real

Mary Wangondu
(she, her, hers)

– Financial Wellness Coach
– Social Capital Enthusiast
– Compassionate Listener

Fun Fact: Speaks 4 languages and could talk for hours about tech and traveling