In its 18th year, program supports
teacher candidates during their clinical practice
experience
TUSTIN,
Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union
serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor
for Cal Poly Pomona's 18th annual Partners in Education (PIE)
Fellowship Awards Ceremony on Feb. 8
, where 28 Cal Poly education students received fellowships of up
to $4,000 to support their clinical
practice experience. During the event, Josh
Smith, vice president, school and community relations, at
SchoolsFirst FCU, joined other supporters and university
faculty and staff to honor the students selected.
Cal Poly Pomona Partners in Education (PIE) is a coalition of
academic and community leaders dedicated to advocating for quality
education and educational development at Cal Poly Pomona and
surrounding communities. Each year, PIE provides fellowships of up
to $4,000 each to support students
during their clinical practice experience, a very important
component of the credential program requiring students to work
full-time in classrooms. Over the past 17 years, PIE has awarded
more than 250 fellowships, totaling over $1
million to Cal Poly Pomona teacher candidates.
"This unique scholarship program provides financial assistance
to help aspiring educators complete their credential program at Cal
Poly Pomona," said Smith of SchoolsFirst FCU. "It's an honor to
support Cal Poly Pomona Partners in Education and future educators
in the surrounding community."
About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union:
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the fifth largest credit
union in the country and has been recognized by Forbes as the
number one credit union in California. Serving school employees and their
families, the organization is dedicated to delivering World-Class
Personal Service and improving the financial lives of its Members.
Today they serve more than 1.3 million Members with a full range of
financial products and services. SchoolsFirst FCU was founded in
1934, when 126 school employees pooled $1,200 and established a Member-owned cooperative
to help improve each other's lives. In 2022, the Credit Union
reported nearly $28 billion in assets
and remains the largest credit union in California. For more
information about SchoolsFirst FCU, visit
schoolsfirstfcu.org.
Insured by NCUA.
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