TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka High School is partnering with Envista Federal Credit Union to create a student-run credit union.
This “Envista Student Branch” will be located inside the high school and entirely staffed by students who are taking business and finance classes. The goal is to provide students with real hands-on experiences while offering financial services to classmates, faculty and staff.
“This branch is truly the result of our students’ vision and hard work,” said business teacher at Topeka High School, Sheila Krohe. “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.”
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Students will be overseen by a local Envista branch manager, and the new branch will be open four days per week during lunch hours. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 15 at Topeka High School.
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