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UCU Announces Employee Financial Counseling Certifications
CUNA Financial Counseling Certifications equip credit union staff with the skills and knowledge to guide members to financial security
ORONO, Maine – University Credit Union is pleased to announce three Campus Branch Managers have successfully completed the Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) through the Credit Union National Association, the most influential financial services trade association and the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America's credit unions.
“With certified financial counselors on staff, credit unions are better able to help those experiencing financial difficulties [and] demonstrate the credit union difference,” according to CUNA’s website.
“We’ve found that, often, members ask for help with understanding their financial situation, especially those new to managing their own finances for the first time,” said Stacey Young, Assistant Vice President of Retail Services at UCU. “We are focused on providing this help at any stage in life, and having three employees with the FiCEP distinction allows us to best provide this.”
The following UCU employees recently completed the CUNA FiCEP program:
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- Lesley Ridge, of Portland, serves as the Campus Branch Manager at UCU’s University of Southern Maine campus location in Gorham.
- Jennifer Deschene, of Presque Isle, serves as the Campus Branch Manager at UCU’s University of Maine at Presque Isle campus location.
- Randy Manzo, of Brewer, Maine, serves as the Campus Branch Manager at UCU’s University of Maine campus location in Orono.
As a four-time Best Places to Work in Maine honoree, UCU is proud to recognize the accomplishments of its talented and dedicated employees. If you are interested in a rewarding career with UCU, please visit ucu.maine.edu/careers for information on available employment opportunities.
About University Credit Union
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Established on the University of Maine campus in 1967, University Credit Union is an innovative, full-service financial institution with a mission to actively advance the financial well-being of our members in every stage of their lives. UCU is the sixth largest credit union in Maine in terms of total assets and the sixth largest in terms of total members. UCU has eight retail locations across the state serving the University of Maine System students, employees, and alumni and their families primarily. Branches are located in Orono, Bangor, Farmington, Gorham, Portland, and Presque Isle. For more information visit ucu.maine.edu.