3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana

3Rivers Federal Credit Union has partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and Fort Wayne Community Schools to develop and pilot a real-world financial literacy curriculum aligned with Indiana’s graduation requirement. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning and access to financial professionals, helping students build practical money management skills before entering adulthood. Early results show significant gains in student understanding of key financial concepts, with growing interest from districts across the region. The model offers a scalable approach for communities working to meet financial literacy mandates without dedicated state funding.