


What Is SHINE Academy?
SHINE Academy — Smart Habits Inspiring Next-Level Excellence is a free, community-centered financial empowerment program created by Wealth Beacon Group Foundation in partnership with ACT CT’s Money School.
Our mission is simple, to empower individuals and families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take control of their finances, build wealth, and achieve lasting success.
Whether you’re creating a budget, repairing your credit, eliminating debt, or preparing for homeownership, SHINE Academy delivers the guidance, support, and real-world strategies to help you level up.
SHINE Academy — Recharging for the Next Level!
The first quarter of SHINE Academy was a huge success! This transformative initiative empowered individuals and families to take control of their financial futures with confidence and purpose.
Over 12 powerful sessions, participants dove into budgeting, debt management, credit building, and homeownership preparation. We saw lives shift, goals activated, and confidence grow, just the beginning of what SHINE is all about.
As we pause to reflect and recharge, we’re already planning the next wave. Future classes will build on these foundations, helping participants progress from strong financial habits to pro-level mastery, and ultimately, to elite-level empowerment in money and life.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements — and keep shining.