{"id":1058,"date":"2018-07-20T20:09:50","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T20:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afcpe.org\/?page_id=1058"},"modified":"2024-01-09T15:09:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T20:09:52","slug":"career-paths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.afcpe.org\/certification\/career-paths\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Paths"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS<\/span><\/h4>

AFCPE\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0professionals use their skills and expertise in many capacities across education, research and practice. We are committed to sharing expertise and insights about these potential professions. As you move forward along your chosen career path, we can help connect you with experts in the field and mentors to guide you along the way.<\/p>

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Each month, AFCPE hosts Virtual Member Meet Up and Practitioners Unite! sessions. These virtual sessions bring together professionals across the field to talk about topics that impact the work that they do and share resources with each other. From topics on starting blogs, and podcasts, to how to start a nonprofit, connecting with other professionals is a great benefit.<\/p>

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Government \/ Military Careers<\/span><\/h2>

Working for the government has many benefits, from job security to generous health and retirement benefits, and for AFC\u00ae professionals there are many opportunities to work at a national or state level to impact financial security.<\/p>


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Finance Careers<\/span><\/h2>

There are nearly 7 million Americans employed in the finance and insurance industry. Employment in this industry is extremely varied and may offer many opportunities for advancement and career changes.<\/p>


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Education \/ Academia Careers<\/span><\/h2>

From early childhood through college and beyond, personal finance should be a requirement at every point of a person\u2019s development. AFC\u00ae professionals are meeting people where they are through financial coaching, counseling, and education.<\/p>

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Private Practice<\/span><\/h2>

Finances touch every part of a person\u2019s life, which is why AFC\u00ae professionals are becoming more critical in the private sector.<\/p>


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Nonprofit Careers<\/span><\/h2>

Nonprofit organizations are generally focused on the economic, social, and emotional well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES<\/span><\/h4>

Whether you\u2019re looking for career advancement, exploring your options as a student, or considering a change of profession, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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