Filene Research Institute

Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.

Young Adult Recruiting

  1. Delivering Financial Education to Graduating College Students

    • Robert Hoel, PhD, Colorado State University and Ron Smith, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    • Nov 16, 2009 5 Comments
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    Despite significant investments in financial education in the United States over the past 10 years, young adults lack adequate knowledge of personal finance facts and tools to navigate the financial marketplace. In this special report made possible, in part, by PSCU Financial Services, researchers Bob Hoel and Ron Smith found that conducting quick, low-cost financial education seminars to graduating college students could be a potent tool for credit unions to engage with young adults at a pivotal time in their financial lives.

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    categories » Young Adult Recruiting, Young Adults and Families

  2. Credit Unions as Employers of Choice for the New MBA

    • Ben Rogers, Research Director, Filene Research
    • Nov 12, 2009 3 Comments
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    In Credit Unions as Employers of Choice for the New MBA: A Report on the Filene Summer Fellowships, Filene’s Research Director Ben Rogers tracks the activities, challenges, and successes of Filene’s endeavor to place top MBA candidates at credit unions across the country. This is a primer for those that want to make themselves a destination for talented, up-and-coming business minds.

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    categories » CU Tomorrow, PhD Funding, Young Adult Recruiting

  3. Three Credit Union Leaders on the Opportunities for Young Professionals

    Credit Unions and Social Responsibility

    Steve Delfin, National Credit Union Foundation

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    categories » CU Tomorrow, Human Resource Issues, Management, Podcasts and Videos, Young Adult Recruiting

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