We're so proud to celebrate the grand opening of our newest student-run branch, a first with Spokane Public Schools, right inside North Central High School!
LUNCH MONEY: Last week, Gesa Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new student-run branch at North Central High School. This marks Gesa’s first branch with Spokane Public Schools, a partnership that gives students real-world experience managing financial transactions like deposits and withdrawals, while also helping their peers open checking and savings accounts during lunch hours. Student intern Kate Turnbull will be managing the kiosk, which is open during first and second lunch periods. In between, she’ll return to 4th period DECA class. “I applied just like any other job. I went through an interview process and interned over the summer at a branch," she shared. "I think everyone should take the opportunity to create an account, get a debit card, and start taking care of their own money and having that responsibility because then they’ll be set up for the future." Gesa’s High School Credit Union Program, which began in 2000, combines hands-on financial training with classroom learning. It was the first Financial Sector Career Launch-endorsed program in Washington, giving students across the state meaningful, career-ready experience in the financial industry.