A new Genisys Credit Union sponsorship aims to teach local highschool students the importance of saving and investing.
|The $1.4 billion, Auburn Hills, Mich.-based credit unionannounced a partnership with the Investment Club at Rochester AdamsHigh School in Rochester Hills, Mich. The 40-member club led byhigh school teacher Janice Megerian introduces the principles ofstock market investing.
|Investment Club members participated in an online, virtual stockmarket investing game in fall 2012, and Genisys CU awarded a $50 Visa gift card to the student whodeveloped the largest growing virtual stock portfolio. Genisys CUalso said it gives out gift certificates to club members who attendweekly meetings.
|“This is a great way to encourage students to take control oftheir finances early on in their lives,” said Jackie Buchanan,president/CEO for Genisys CU. “Not only is the investment clubinspiring for students, but it also helps educate them on currenteconomic conditions.”
|Added Megerian, “We are very grateful for Genisys Credit Union'ssponsorship of the Investment Club at Adams. Their involvementhelped encourage my students to learn more about the importance ofplanning and investing.”
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