Preparing Students for Financial Decisions After College
Helping young adults make money choices with clarity, confidence, and intention.
Trusted by organizations including
Brown University · Georgetown University · Boston College · Bentley University
Most students graduate with strong academic preparation, but many are not ready for making real-world money decisions.
Sheila Walsh is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and professor at Georgetown University who teaches students how to navigate financial decisions.
Her programs help students learn practical frameworks and personal finance fundamentals that turn money awareness into confident choices, clear next steps, and systems that last long after graduation.
From Job Offer to First Paycheck
This signature workshop is designed for students preparing for the transition from college to career.
Career services offices often focus on helping students explore careers, secure internships, and receive job offers. Guidance on what comes next can be a gap, leaving students unsure how to evaluate their options and potential financial realities.
This program helps students think through the financial decisions that follow a job (or internship) offer. Students will dig into how to compare compensation packages, understand employer benefits, and plan for living costs, all while building healthy money habits.
Additional Topics & Workshops
In addition to From Job Offer to First Paycheck, workshops can address the real financial decisions students face:
Student Loans & Credit Cards
What to know about managing debt and credit.
Spending After Living on a Student Budget
Managing the spending and lifestyle changes of post-grad life.
The Power of Starting Early
Why saving and investing in your 20s matter more than most people realize.
Money Conversations
How to talk about money with parents, partners and roommates.
Avoiding Common Financial Pitfalls
Know the common traps young adults face (like accumulating credit card debt) and how to avoid them by building strong financial habits.
formats
Programs are designed as interactive workshops and keynote sessions, such as:
60-90 minute workshops
Campus speaking events during Financial Literacy Month or orientation
Student-athlete financial education sessions
Leadership or FGLI community workshop series
Programs can be adapted for different audiences and class years.
AUDIENCES
Tailored programs can support:
First-generation student initiatives
Senior transition programs
Career services programming
Leadership programs
Student-athlete development
“Fantastic!
I know the students learned a lot-I did too! I’m already getting messages from students commenting on how helpful the session today was.”
Future women business leaders after MBA program workshop
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