Michigan Business Beat | Shelia Scott, LAFCU's Pathway to Financial Transformation Course -Deadline!

Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman welcomes back Shelia Scott, Community Financial Education & Business Development Officer LAFCU, Lansing, MI. Shelia's on hand this time around to discuss LAFCU's Pathway to Financial Transformation Course. Shelia facilitates this course. Deadline to enroll for 2024-2025 cohort: Sept. 8, 2024 Q1. Tell us about LAFCU's Pathway to Financial Transformation course. A. Absolutely! LAFCU's Pathway to Financial Transformation is a comprehensive, eight-month personal finance course designed to help adults budget, save, and build financial stability. It helps with financial literacy so everyone can get on the path to a better financial future. Enrollment is FREE and open to all Michigan residents through Sept. 8th, and we're very excited about the positive impact this course has had on our community. This will be LAFCU’s fourth cohort. Q2. What does the course entail, and how is it structured? A. The course is held virtually every other Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m., starting Sept.12th and running through April 6th. We also offer the opportunity for participants to attend an in-person class at our headquarters in Lansing to connect with each other and with LAFCU staff. We end with a celebratory in-person graduation ceremony, complete with caps and gowns, to recognize the participants' achievements. Q3. Why is the course duration eight months? A. The eight-month duration is intentional. It provides participants ample time to implement the lessons they learn into their daily lives. This extended period helps them witness the real impact of small, consistent behavioral changes on their finances, leading to meaningful and lasting financial transformations. Q4. What topics are covered in the course? A. We cover a broad range of topics essential for achieving financial stability. These include budgeting, investing, home and automobile ownership, managing financial stress, enhancing credit scores, retirement planning, and addressing barriers to financial resource access. The course is very comprehensive, aiming to provide participants with a well-rounded understanding of personal finance. Q5. This is LAFCU’s fourth year of the program, what have participants gotten from the course? A. We've seen participants achieve remarkable results. Some have increased their credit scores by over 100 points, others have paid off more than $20,000 in debt. A recent graduate mentioned how the course helped her understand the importance of retirement planning—something she didn't understand before. Q6. How can someone enroll in the Pathway to Financial Transformation course? [By Sept. 8!] A. Enrolling is easy! Just visit our website: lafcu.com/pathway. The course is free and open to both LAFCU members and non-members across Michigan but remember to sign up by Sept. 8th. We encourage everyone interested in improving their financial literacy and stability to take advantage of this great opportunity because we know thriving individuals contribute to a vibrant community. At LAFCU, we are deeply committed to enhancing the financial futures of all Michigan residents. This course is a big part of that commitment. By providing these valuable skills and knowledge, we're not just helping participants today—we're setting them and future generations up for long-term financial success. ### » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/