Youth Advisory Board (YAB)

The Youth Advisory Board was established in 2012 to assist the Credit Union in keeping connected with young adults.

Youth Advisory Board Duties

• Assist the credit union in keeping connected with young adults
• Help us better understand the needs and perspectives about today’s youth and finances
• Present ideas and make recommendations on products and marketing
• Contribute to financial literacy initiatives, projects, and community events

Requirements

• Requires a commitment from September to May
• Attend monthly meeting, one evening a month at Olean Area FCU. Food will be provided by the Olean Area FCU
• Board member must be Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in High School
• Required GPA 3.0/80% or better
• Completed Youth Advisory Board Application (available April-May for the following year)

Benefits

• Have your voice heard at your local Credit Union
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge of and work in a business and personal finance team environment
• Gain a unique addition to your college applications or resume
• Meet and network with other youth in the area
• Become better prepared for college and/or work force
• Be eligible for the Olean Area FCU YAB scholarship

Youth Advisory Board fill & print Applications (Applications are accepted in April & May each year)

For questions regarding our Youth Advisory Board please contact Abbey at 716.372.6607 ext 119 or abowser@oleanfcu.com