CP Federal Credit Union Youth Program

       to read an article published about our youth program in 
                                       Edutopia Magazine.

"Investing in Our Youth" is the motto of the CP Federal Credit Union Youth Program. It is our goal to provide real life financial experiences and information to the youth in our community in order to nurture financially productive adults.

We would like to further our youths education by inviting our high school senior members to apply for the Partnership in Education Scholaship by CLICKING HERE!

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 (ie. savings accounts, checking accounts, loan and credit information)
• To provide a supplement to current math, computer, and social skills through experiences learned while working as a volunteer in the student credit union branch
• To create an educational environment in which young people will have hands on experience in a financial setting

Program Benefit

• 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

• Student operated credit union branches in numerous area schools
• Age appropriate savings programs and products for youth members
• Classroom presentations in schools regarding money management
• Educational tours of the CP Federal Credit Union main office focusing on careers in a financial institution
• Participation in school sponsored career days and job fairs