Building Capacity for Financial Security in Underserved Communities
Scholarships provide much needed access to personal finance certification and training
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® (AFCPE
®) recently awarded Strategic Impact Fund certification and training scholarships to 11 nonprofit organizations. Additionally, with the support of the National Endowment for Financial Education
® (NEFE
®), 100 AFC
® certification scholarships were awarded to people of color, and JPMorgan Chase Co. generously provided funding to support the training and credentialing for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. AFCPE is committed to ensuring that all people have access to high-quality, equitable financial education regardless of income or background, said Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director. By providing access to the highest standards in financial counseling, coaching, and education, we are equipping organizations and professionals with the knowledge and skills
December 21, 2020
Michelle Vigil
An educator who provides financial literacy education to the state’s residents has received the University of Wyoming Extension’s top honor.
Michelle Vigil, who is based in Campbell County and serves northeast Wyoming, received the organization’s Jim DeBree Award. The award is named in honor of the retired Wyoming extension administrator and given to those who demonstrate a high level of professionalism, performance and leadership within their program areas and communities.
“Making unwise money decisions can alter one’s life for the worse,” says Mary Martin, an extension community development educator based in Teton County and a nominator. “Michelle’s specialty area is providing financial literacy education with resources.”