LOWELL, Mass.–Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union said it has reopened of its Lowell High School branch where a ribbon cutting ceremony. The newly renovated branch is part of Phase 2 of the Lowell High School construction and expansion project.
The Lowell High School branch, managed by Elizabeth Chhoeum, financial education manager, is a fully operational branch serving students and administrators. The branch also offers financial education classes, and as part of the high school curriculum students can work as interns at the branch where they experience hands-on learning. According to the credit union, many of these students build their resumes by “graduating” from intern to employee with the Jeanne D’Arc. Joshua Porter, Jeanne D’Arc’s Financial Wellness Officer, began his CU career as a student intern at Dracut High School.
“This branch has supported the financial well-being of Lowell students since 2003 and we’re proud to be able to continue this valuable partnership,” President and CEO Larissa C. Thurston said in a statement. “This team and this branch are incredible resources for the Lowell High School community.”
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union also operates fully operational branches inside Nashua High School South and Dracut High School. These high school branches are part of a strategy focusing on providing financial education to students through internships, workshops, mentoring, and job skills, the credit union said.