PROSPERA CREDIT UNION HELPS STUDENTS SUCCEED BY INVESTING IN JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS
Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) is pleased to announce that Prospera Credit Union has donated $10,000 in support of JABC business education programs.
As a first time supporter, Prospera Credit Union has demonstrated their commitment to business education for the youth in British Columbia. This generous contribution will specifically go towards the ‘Economics for Success’ programs in the Okanagan and the Fraser Valley. This program encourages grade 9 and 10 students to reflect on the advantages of remaining in school to acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed for long-term career success.
Junior Achievement would like to thank Prospera Credit Union for their considerable support. JABC is committed to inspiring and motivating BC’s children and youth to take an active role in their future through business education. To accomplish this goal, Junior Achievement works in partnership with dedicated donors, business volunteers, educators and the greater community to deliver programs to students in grades 5 – 12. Prospera Credit Union’s contribution this year will help guarantee that BC communities continue to have access to Junior Achievement programs.
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About Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business. With over 120 charters world wide, JA brings a diverse global view of business to local communities. Since 1955 Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) has partnered with educators, donors and volunteers to bring a real world experience into the classroom. Our programs give students the confidence and skills they need to become the next generation of business and community leaders.
About Prospera Credit Union
Building on its more than 65-year history, Prospera Credit Union is now one of the largest credit unions nationally and the fourth largest in British Columbia. With current assets of $2.5 billion under administration, Prospera’s operations extend from Vancouver to Kelowna and include sixteen branches, six commercial centres and a contact centre.
Prospera Credit Union has an extensive community investment program devoted to recognizing community-based organizations, events and the volunteers who make a difference in our neighbourhoods. Dedicated to living our values of integrity, respect, accountability, teamwork, focus and innovation, Prospera makes a meaningful difference in the financial well-being of our members.
For more information please contact:
Christopher Hindle
Manager, Marketing and Communications
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
(604) 688-3887 EXT. 231