Community Learning Program

Join a collaborative learning environment where budget strategy comes alive through peer interaction, shared experiences, and group discovery. Our community-driven approach connects you with fellow learners who bring diverse perspectives to financial planning challenges.

150+ Active Learning Partners

24 Group Projects Annually

8 Months Program Duration

Learn Through Connection

Our peer interaction model recognizes that financial wisdom often emerges through conversation and shared problem-solving. You'll work alongside others who are navigating similar budget challenges, creating a natural learning laboratory where real-world scenarios drive understanding.

The magic happens during those moments when someone shares how they tackled an unexpected expense, or when a group collectively breaks down a complex financial decision. These aren't scripted case studies – they're authentic experiences that stick with you long after the session ends.

Weekly Learning Circles: Small groups of 6-8 participants explore budget scenarios together, with rotating leadership that keeps everyone engaged and contributing their unique insights.
Buddy System Support: Each participant partners with someone at a similar stage, creating accountability while building lasting connections that extend beyond the program timeframe.
Cross-Group Challenges: Teams collaborate on realistic budget projects, sharing strategies and celebrating breakthroughs together in our supportive community environment.

Diverse group of people collaborating around a table with financial documents and laptops

Collaborative Project Journey

Experience hands-on learning through structured group projects that build both financial skills and professional connections. Each phase introduces new challenges while strengthening your collaborative toolkit.

Foundation Building

Teams form organically around shared interests, establishing group norms and exploring each member's financial background through structured sharing activities.

Challenge Analysis

Groups tackle real budget scenarios submitted by community members, researching solutions and preparing comprehensive strategy presentations for peer review.

Strategy Implementation

Teams develop detailed action plans, test approaches through role-playing exercises, and refine strategies based on feedback from multiple learning circles.

Knowledge Sharing

Final presentations bring all groups together to share discoveries, celebrate successes, and build a community resource library for future participants.

Building Lasting Connections

The relationships you form here often become your most valuable resource. Our structured networking approach ensures every participant leaves with meaningful professional connections and ongoing support systems.

Join Our Community

The connections I made during the program have become my informal advisory board. We still meet monthly to discuss financial goals and hold each other accountable to our budget commitments.

Zelda Thornberry

2024 Program Graduate

Monthly Meetups

Regular social gatherings create informal spaces for ongoing conversations about financial strategies, career developments, and personal milestones with your learning community.

Skill Exchange Network

Connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds who offer expertise in areas complementing financial planning – from small business operations to career transitions and investment basics.

Professional Development Partnerships

Form study groups that extend beyond our program, tackling advanced financial topics together and supporting each other through career changes and major life transitions.

Alumni Network Access

Join our growing community of program graduates who maintain active connections through online forums, regional chapters, and annual reunion events celebrating shared achievements.

Ready to Start Learning Together?

Our next community learning cohort begins in August 2025. Early registration opens in June, giving you time to connect with future learning partners before the program officially starts.

Ryland Blackstone facilitating a group learning session

Ryland Blackstone, Community Learning Facilitator

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