EAST LANSING, Mich. — MSU Federal Credit Union is expanding its intern program by opening an intern center, which it said will provide professional experience to high school and college students in the Greater Lansing area. The MSU FCU Financial Innovation and Education Center is scheduled to open in spring 2016.
According to MSU FCU, in opening the Center it will be able to provide approximately 20 students with internship opportunities in its Member Relations and Financial Education departments. Its close proximity to MSU’s campus will provide easy access to those who live on campus or commute to East Lansing, the credit union said, adding it will begin accepting applications for student interns in September 2015.
“The Center will also allow MSU FCU to expand its financial education presence on campus, providing space for employees managing its Financial 4.0 website for college-age students and the newly developed Financial Peer Education Program,” MSU FCU said.
The Financial Peer Education Program is a result of MSU FCU’s partnership with Visa in making a $250,000 donation to MSU to develop a program designed to improve financial literacy among college students through interactive online and in-person resources.
“We’re very excited to begin the groundwork on the Center, as it will allow us to provide opportunities to many young professionals,” said April Clobes, MSU FCU president and CEO. “Our goal is to help each individual develop personally and professionally and be able to provide a full-time position after graduation, further supporting the credit union’s growth.”