Build financial confidence. Strengthen your professional skills. Connect with your Boise State community.
The PEAK Financial Wellness Program, offered through a partnership between the Boise State Alumni Association and Mountain America Credit Union (MACU), is a free professional development experience designed to help Boise State alumni build practical financial knowledge, strengthen their professional skills, and expand their network.
Whether you’re starting your career, navigating a career transition, or looking to strengthen your financial foundation, PEAK (Mountain America’s Professional Empowerment and Achievement in Knowledge (PEAK) Program) provides practical tools and meaningful connections you can carry with you throughout every stage of life.
What to Expect:
PEAK is a six-session experience, hosted by MACU, that combines five financial wellness workshops with a professional development and celebration event.
- Kickoff & Networking: Begin the program in person with your PEAK cohort, Boise State alumni, and Mountain America Credit Union professionals. Set financial goals, build connections, and participate in your first workshop.
- 2–5. Four Virtual Financial Wellness Workshops: Continue building your financial toolkit through four virtual workshops focused on budgeting, debt, investing, and fraud prevention. Each session provides practical strategies and tools you can apply to your everyday financial life.
- Professional Development Day & Celebration: Complete the program with an in-person evening at Mountain America Credit Union featuring professional development classes, a professional panel and Q&A, networking, and opportunities to learn about careers with MACU.
Register Today!
Register by October 6 to be in the fall program!
Why Participate?
PEAK is designed to give you practical knowledge you can put into action, while connecting you with fellow Boise State alumni and professionals at Mountain America Credit Union.
Through the program, you will:
- Build confidence in making everyday financial decisions
- Learn strategies for budgeting, managing debt, investing, and protecting your finances
- Connect with fellow Boise State alumni and Mountain America Credit Union professionals
- Develop your professional presence and leadership skills
- Expand your professional network
- Earn a Certificate of Completion to showcase on your résumé, LinkedIn profile, or professional portfolio
- Receive preferred consideration when applying for future career opportunities with Mountain America Credit Union, subject to applicable hiring processes and qualifications
Fall 2026 Program Schedule
Kickoff, Networking, and Workshop #1 (In-Person)
Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Alumni and Friends Center, Living Room, 1173 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706
Session description:
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- Welcome from the Boise State Alumni Association and Mountain America Credit Union
- Meet your PEAK cohort
- Build your professional network
- Program overview and financial goal setting
- Financial wellness workshop: Credit Myths, Busted
Program Completion
To complete the PEAK Financial Wellness Program, participants must complete all five financial wellness workshops.
Participants who complete all five workshops will be invited to the PEAK Professional Development Day & Celebration and receive a Certificate of Completion that can be added to a résumé, LinkedIn profile, or professional portfolio.
Register Today!
Register by October 6 to be in the fall program!
Contact the Program Team
The PEAK Financial Wellness Program is sponsored and hosted by our valued partner, Mountain America Credit Union.
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Lauryn Essary
Assistant Director of Alumni Career and Enrichment Programs
Alumni Relations -
Holly Craig
Manager Financial Education , Marketing and Communications Team
Mountain America Credit Union