LorMet Promotes Financial Literacy at Local High Schools
LorMet Community Federal Credit Union delivered a dynamic financial literacy presentation to students at Lorain High School on Wednesday November 20th, focusing on critical topics like loan types, credit score building, and responsible borrowing.
The session, held in the school’s auditorium, marked LorMet’s fifth visit to Lorain High School in three years. Representatives, including 1st Vice President/COO Shavena Brown, Senior Loan Officer Lindsey Perez, Marketing Specialist Jennaya Spondike, and Director of Marketing Andrew Krieger, shared valuable insights with students from five classrooms.
LorMet’s commitment to financial education extends beyond Lorain High, reaching students in more than 12 school districts across Lorain County in 2023. The credit union’s efforts aim to empower young individuals with the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions.
“We were thrilled when Ohio made financial literacy a required part of every high school’s curriculum, as we witness firsthand the positive impact of this knowledge in people’s everyday lives. Promoting financial wellness is central to our mission, and we are excited to contribute to classrooms. Our initiative continues to grow, and we are grateful for the opportunity to help prepare the next generation of community leaders.” – Daniel Cwalina, President/CEO of LorMet Community Credit Union
“LorMet Credit Union has helped our students connect what they have been learning in their math classes to what they will be doing in their near future. Students have been learning about calculating interest rates. But hearing from LorMet how interest rates can make a higher car payment and are impacted by credit scores helps students realize that their choices matter and that what they are learning in school can help them be better off financially,” – Colleen Ranson, Intervention Specialist at Lorain High School
On November 13th, LorMet representatives visited Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst to deliver a financial literacy presentation to Michelle Kamczyc’s first-period class. Students learned about different account types, their benefits, and the importance of budgeting and financial responsibility at an early age.
The session featured insights from Gil Navarro, Indirect Lending Manager; Jennaya Spondike, Marketing Specialist; and Andrew Krieger, Director of Marketing. Continuing their outreach, LorMet’s team also visited Clearview High School on November 21st and 22nd, extending their commitment to empowering students with financial knowledge.
LorMet Community Credit Union invites local school districts to arrange future financial literacy presentations. For more information, contact Andrew Krieger, Director of Marketing, at (440) 960-6600.