COLUMBIA, Md. — Interns with the African-American Credit UnionCoalition's internship program were recently special guests at theMaryland & District of Columbia Credit Union Associationhere.

The day began with Jennifer Gore, MDDCCUA vice president offederal and District of Columbia governmental affairs, giving alesson on the history of the credit movement. Dawn Johnson, managerof business services, conducted a lively discussion on dress code,according to the association.

“I believe any effort that we can make to assist young people inidentifying credit unions as a unique place to work because oftheir philosophy is great work,” said Michael Beall, president/CEOof MDDCCUA. “[The association] is always proud to stand as asupporter and partner with AACUC on their internship program.”

The AACUC's internship program pairs more than 35 collegejuniors and seniors with credit unions, leagues, Fannie Mae, tradegroups and other entities in the industry for a 8-10 week summerlearning experience. Since the program launched several years agomore than 250 college students have gone through AACUC's internshipprogram and nearly 30 interns have secured full-time positionswithin the credit union industry including at Navy FCU, HoustonMunicipal CU, State Employees CU of Maryland, Georgia Power CU,Aberdeen Proving Ground FCU, Municipal CU and Atlanta CityEmployees CU.