Navigant Credit Union recipient of 2018 Financial Capability Innovation Award
SMITHFIELD — Navigant Credit Union was recently honored with the 2018 Financial Capability Innovation Award, presented by the nation’s leading technology innovator, EVERFI, Inc.
The award recognizes Navigant Credit Union’s significant efforts to improve the financial capability of Americans through unique digital learning initiatives.
“We are honored to receive this award and proud to partner with organizations like EVERFI that are so committed to spotlighting the value of financial literacy,” said Gary Furtado, President/CEO of Navigant Credit Union. “The real-life skills these programs teach, from managing a basic budget to learning how to save money to achieve your financial goals, are the building blocks to becoming financially independent. We’re proud of the local students who have gone through our financial literacy programs, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with EVERFI for years to come.”
Honorees were selected based on a set of criteria that included the scale and reach of their financial education initiatives, the duration of their commitment, and unique employee volunteering activities that supplement their programs.
“Each year, we honor institutions that are truly dedicated to going above and beyond in service to their communities,” said Ray Martinez, EVERFI President of Financial Education. “The Financial Capability Innovation Awards have given us the opportunity to share and celebrate the tremendous investment these institutions are making and continue to make in the communities where they live, work, and serve. For EVERFI, our time here reminds us just how critical the role innovation continues to play in empowering Americans to pursue economic opportunity and achieve financial security for themselves, their families, and their community.”
Navigant Credit Union is committed to providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully navigate the increasingly complex financial world we live in. Navigant has partnered with EVERFI to bring financial literacy education programs to local students at no cost to schools or taxpayers.