ValleyStar Credit Union has partnered with Patrick & Henry Community College to offer "Financial Fundamentals for Beginners," a six-week financial literacy program for student-athletes. The program will cover budgeting, debt management, and more through engaging online sessions.
MARTINSVILLE, Va., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ValleyStar Credit Union is proud to announce a new partnership with Patrick & Henry Community College to offer a financial literacy program tailored specifically for student-athletes. The program, "Financial Fundamentals for Beginners," aims to equip these young adults with essential financial knowledge and skills to support their academic and athletic careers.
The six-week sessions will comprehensively introduce critical financial concepts and practices, including banking basics, budgeting, debt management, credit scores, online banking, and financial aid. Designed to be accessible and engaging, the sessions will feature online presentations and quizzes to ensure participants gain practical skills and confidence in managing their finances.
"Partnering with Patrick & Henry Community College to offer this financial literacy program represents a significant step in our commitment to supporting the community," said Mike Warrell, ValleyStar Credit Union CEO. "We believe that by empowering these students with financial knowledge, we are helping them build a strong foundation for their future."
Dr. Greg Hodges, President of Patrick & Henry Community College, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. "This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to provide students with valuable resources. We are excited to see how this program will benefit our student-athletes, helping them navigate their financial futures more easily and confidently."
Student-athletes today are expected to make decisions at an early age that can have a significant impact on their lives," said Brian Henderson, P&HCC Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement and Athletic Director. "That is why creating this partnership with ValleyStar Credit Union is so important and timely. It offers students and their parents the education and resources to help them make informed financial decisions now that will be crucial to their futures.
Enrollment details will be provided soon, and the sessions will be available to all Patrick & Henry Community College student-athletes.
About ValleyStar Credit Union:
Since 1953, the ValleyStar team has guided, educated, and stood by its members to make banking and managing your finances as easy and convenient as possible. ValleyStar is a full-service financial institution that offers consumer and commercial products and services. Headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia, ValleyStar operates digital banking services and six physical locations. For more information, visit valleystar.org.
About Patrick & Henry Community College:
For more than 60 years, P&HCC has been changing lives and lifting students and their families into a better life. Whether students attend for a short-term certification, a career and technical education associates degree, or a credential that allows them to transfer to a four-year university, they are instructed by an innovative team of nationally recognized educators utilizing the latest instructional techniques and technology. P&HCC is much more than just a place to learn. Students will find clubs, service organizations, and other activities that will help them grow, feel connected, and have a valuable college experience. P&HCC partners with numerous community organizations that provide students the opportunity to network with potential future employers even before program completion. The community is in the midst of an economic renaissance, and P&HCC staff wants to make sure students have every opportunity to realize the many employment opportunities in our region.
Media Contact
Jonathan Martin, ValleyStar Credit Union, 1 (540)393-1682, [email protected], www.valleystar.org
SOURCE ValleyStar Credit Union
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