We believe the more young people understand about money, the more successful they will be later in life. That’s why we invest time, talent, and resources in teaching young people money management skills. We have partnered with Catholic schools to bring the banking experience directly to students.
Student Run Credit Unions
Student Credit Union at Catholic Schools
- Twice a month, students can independently make deposits into a real savings account that is registered with Catholic Vantage Financial. This usually takes place during lunch / recess time.
- Students from upper grades may be selected as the Teller, Member Service, and Marketing Representatives. They learn valuable real-life work skills.
- Catholic Vantage Financial provides all of the equipment, training, and oversight.
The Student Credit Union is run by our Youth Program Coordinator, Jennifer Galatis, who brings her many years of teaching skills and banking industry knowledge to help students become successful in the program. Jen also has PGC training. If you would like more information on how to get a Student Credit at your school call (734) 432-0212, Ext 210 or email JGALATIS@mycvf.org
Upper Grade Student Credit Union Workers
Upper Grade Student Credit Union Workers
The TELLER, MEMBER SERVICES, and MARKETING people will work together as a team to assure a smooth process. You will learn the duties of all three jobs to have a better understanding of the operations.
TELLER
- Responsible for counting money and keeping money safe
- Issues transaction receipts
- Works with Accounting Representative on verifying money and balancing daily work and transactions
MEMBER SERVICES
- Views and explains on-line transactions
- Records transaction in passbooks, computes balance
- Helps students pick put prizes and enter drawing
MARKETING
- PA Announcements
- Posters
- Flyers
- Help promote student credit union
Participating Schools
We currently sponsor Student Run Credit Union’s at these Catholic Schools
CLICK ON YOUR SCHOOL TO FIND FORMS, APPLICATIONS, SCHEDULES, AND MORE INFORMATION.
All Saints Catholic, Canton
St. Edith Catholic School, Livonia
St. Michael The Archangel, Livonia
St. Valentine, Redford Township
About the program
Catholic Vantage Financial has received national recognition for our student credit union programs such as the Desjardins Youth Financial Literacy award from the Michigan Credit Union league.
(Pictured Left – Right: Emma Teller, vice president marketing and business development, Jennifer Galatis, youth program coordinator, and Pete Bagazinski, CEO.)
