About the Early Career Initiative
The Early Career Initiative is a volunteer group created to ensure the voice of emerging leaders is heard and utilized within the national organization. Members of the ECI are working to grow young professional membership within AFWA by developing programs and initiatives specifically designed to meet the needs of the modern accounting and finance professional.
Early Career Members are classified as:
- Members with less than 10 years of professional experience,
- Members under 35 years of age, or
- Members who are currently part-time or full-time students
Connect with Early Career Professionals
Join the Early Career Initiative
The ECI is tasked with curating early career-focused content for educational and social member events. The commitment is a 12-month appointment starting on July 1. The subcommittee meets for a one-hour monthly virtual meeting to share and formulate ideas as a group.
Joining the ECI is a great way to
- Obtain leadership and volunteer experience
- Network with other like-minded professionals
- Enhance your resume
- Begin on a track for advancement within AFWA national and foundation boards