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Allen Elementary 5th Grade Credit Union Workers |
Community
Financial is proud to partner with Michigan schools districts to help operate
student-run school credit unions and expose thousands of students to money
management skills. Selected students learn the banking business as credit union
tellers, branch managers, marketing representatives, computer operators and accountants.
As the school year comes to a close, over 30 schools are wrapping up and
celebrating this year’s achievements.
The
end of the year is marked by a trip to a Community Financial branch so students
can see how the role they held in the student-run credit union program translates
to that position in real life. The students are often excited to see that the
tasks they completed at school are indeed the same types of tasks our team
members complete in their jobs. Afterward, students head back to school where
they enjoy cupcakes and are awarded certificates for participating in the
credit unions throughout the year.
“The
student-run credit unions give children valuable experiences they can use no
matter what career path they choose in life,” said Senior Education Partnership
Coordinator Natalie McLaughlin. “Students that participate in this program gain
real world experience and build confidence in their abilities as future
employees.”
The student-run credit union program is a practical and fun way for
children to learn that a successful financial future is possible for anyone,
and that proper money management is a skill they will need throughout their
entire lives.
For the 2015 school year, we had over 1,500 student volunteers and
over 2,000 student members making deposits. We look forward to another
successful school year in 2016!
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