ROCHESTER, NH – Financial responsibility was the focus for students at Spaulding High School during CU 4 Reality.
Holy Rosary Credit Union (HRCU) and Northeast Credit Union (NECU) co-hosted the budgeting and finance fair, now in its 6th year at Spaulding. Over 350 students attended, including classes from Somersworth High School as well.
“CU 4 Reality is a great event for students to learn basic financial literacy skills like budgeting, saving and planning for unexpected life expenses,” said Leah Esslinger-Sprowl, Youth Educator at HRCU and the event’s organizer. “Developing these life skills is so important to their success in life, but they can sometimes be overlooked in education.”
“Our philosophy as a credit union is to continuously offer education programs,” said Tim Collia, NECU President & CEO. “It’s never too early to start learning about financial responsibility. Getting in the high schools through CU 4 Reality is a great way to engage students in a fun learning environment. The students walk away with powerful, real-world knowledge.”
Community members from HRCU, NECU, the NH Banking Department, NHHEAF, Northeast Planning Associates, Broadview Animal Hospital, Waddell & Reed, First City Motor Sales, CUAlliance, and Hourihane, Cormier & Associates volunteered as advisors during the event.