Student-ran credit union opens in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Envista Federal Credit Union is partnering with Topeka High School to provide hands-on financial education to students with a new student-run credit union.

The branch opened on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 15 after remarks from Envista Credit Union Staff and Topeka High School staff. Students will staff the teller stations and interact with guests while earning hands-on training.

The branch will provide services to students, faculty and staff during select school hours.

“This branch is truly the result of our students’ vision and hard work,” Business Teacher at Topeka High School Sheila Krohe said in a press release on Oct. 2. “They researched other student-run branches, surveyed our students and faculty, toured programs in the area, and built a full presentation that they brought to Envista. To see their idea turn into reality is incredible. It shows them that their voices matter, and it gives them the chance to put their learning into practice in a way that impacts the entire school community.”

The student-run branch will be located at the Topeka High School at 800 SW 10th St. The branch will operate four days a week during lunch hours.

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