READING, Mass. - Reading Memorial High School students from the Reading Co-operative Bank’s Retail Banking course competed in the annual Massachusetts School Bank Association (MSBA) Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston.
As part of the conference, RMHS students took part in the annual “Banking Bowl” competition, a contest in which 24 high schools from all over Massachusetts competed in three events: Product Development, Marketing Campaign, and Banking Trivia. In addition, all students participated in the essay portion of the competition.
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At RMHS, the Reading Co-operative Bank educational office partners with the Business and Technology Department to offer the Retail Banking course. The course is designed to offer students practical experience interacting with the public, by processing various bank transactions with emphasis on responsibility, confidentiality, security, accountability, and accuracy. Students also participate in bank-related community service and outreach programs, as well as gain financial literacy.
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“I think that Reading Co-operative Bank is doing a wonderful job in exposing these kids to all areas of finance and banking. These events are always very informative for the students and ignite additional levels of interest in the minds of RMHS Retail Banking course students,” says Mike Foley, Branch Manager at the RMHS office of Reading Co-operative Bank.
About Reading Co-operative Bank:
Reading Co-operative Bank is a 21st-century community bank with a track record of progress dating back to 1886. The Bank was founded on the principle that profit and growth go hand-in-hand with responsible banking and service to the community – a philosophy that has put Reading Co-operative Bank on a long-term track for success. Banking Specialists can be reached by visiting one of the 8 branch locations: Andover, Burlington, North Reading, Reading Memorial High School (available for students) Reading, Wilmington (2) or Woburn. Or, you can visit online at www.readingcoop.com.
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