Youth Financial Literacy
Program Objectives
- To create a new generation of savers by showing the importance of setting realistic savings goals
- To increase the youth's knowledge of the different types of services available at a credit union (e.g., savings accounts, checking accounts, loan and credit information)
- To create an educational environment in which young people will have hands on experience in a financial setting
Program Benefits
Encourages good saving habits at an early age, helps to promote financial responsibility in adulthood, and develops confidence where money management decisions are concerned.
Program Services
- Provides a regular savings account to students with no service fee and the initial deposit is only a quarter ($0.25). CLICK HERE for an online student member application
- Student-operated credit union branches are in numerous Lenawee County schools
- Age appropriate savings incentives for youth members
- Classroom presentations in schools regarding money management
Youth Financial Literacy Program Schedule
Alexander - Adrian | Thursday - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Lincoln - Adrian | Wednesday - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Michener - Adrian | Wednesday - 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm |
Prairie - Adrian | Monday - 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm |
Britton | Wednesday - 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Clinton | Thursday - 8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Deerfield | Wednesday - 9:40 am - 10:40 am |
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Madison | Tuesday - 8:45 am - 10:45 am |
Onsted | Wednesday - 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm |
Sand Creek | Thursday - 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Tecumseh Compass Learning Center | Tuesday - 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
Tecumseh North Early Learning Center | Thursday - 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm |
Tecumseh South Early Learning Center | Thursday - 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm |