SWEDESBORO, NJ, February 21, 2025 - 1166 Federal Credit Union (1166 FCU) recently donated financial education workbooks to a Clearview Regional High School special needs class to advance its students’ financial literacy.

As Clearview special education teacher Kathleen Firkser sought financial education materials to equip her class for real-world money management scenarios, she reached out to 1166 FCU. “We’re committed to empowering the next generation with financial knowledge, especially in underserved communities, so we’re happy to provide financial education workbooks for Ms. Firsker’s students,” shared CEO Annemarie Shinn.

According to Frontiers in Education, “By leveraging a mix of traditional and innovative approaches, financial education programs can cater to diverse learning needs and preferences, ensuring that students not only learn financial concepts but also develop the skills and confidence to apply them in their lives.” The workbook provided, entitled “Making the Right Money Moves” by Cemark, Inc., walks learners through a seven-lesson course in financial skills. The program includes detailed lesson plans, online videos, interactive exercises, role-playing activities, and a final exam to help students develop lifelong money management skills. Some specific areas of focus include:

Budgeting and financial records

Saving and investing

Credit and loans

Electronic banking

Checking accounts

Identity theft prevention

Financial decision making

Next Steps

To explore opportunities to bring financial education resources to your school, contact us for more information! For free, on-demand materials, check out our social media pages and informative articles. Learn more about the Cemark, Inc. program here.

About 1166 Federal Credit Union

1166 Federal Credit Union, established in 1937, is based in Swedesboro, NJ. We are committed to providing robust financial services, great loan rates, and broad-based financial education to our more than 1,200 current members. Our products include mortgages, student loans, credit and debit cards, checking and savings accounts, ACH access, financial literacy education, and more. The credit union’s unique name references our charter number, but it also adds up to the exceptional service and savings we offer our members. Our philosophy is real people helping real people manage their financial needs. To find out why our credit union membership makes sense for you, visit: https://www.1166fcu.org/membership/.