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CUNA Announces the 2012 CUNA Certified Financial Counselor Schools in Austin, TX
Contacts:
Mark Wolff – CUNA Communications; (202) 508-6764; mwolff@cuna.coop
Amy Nigrelli – CUNA Marketing; (608) 231-4246; anigrelli@cuna.coop
Madison, WI February 14, 2014 –Registration and school information is now available for the upcoming 2012 CUNA Certified Financial Counselor Schools, June 11-14, 2012 in Austin, TX. For more information and to register, visit training.cuna.org/cfcs.
The CUNA Certified Financial Counselor Schools offers credit union counseling professionals the opportunity to hear financial counseling experts share their insight into the latest theories and practices of financial counseling. Through live sessions and face-to-face discussions, attendees will develop the skills and confidence they need to help their members through the range of financial situations they may face.
The CUNA Certified Financial Counselor Schools are offered in three parts:
CUNA Certified Financial Counselor School: Part 1
Attendees will learn how to properly assess the current financial situation of their members and explore the available resources and strategies that will help get their members back on track to financial independence.
CUNA Certified Financial Counselor School: Part 2
Part 2 will discuss prevention strategies that will keep members out of debt and troubling financial situations. Attendees will learn how to help their members understand the underlying causes of their financial difficulties and give them the knowledge they need to monitor their expenses effectively.
CUNA Certified Financial Counselor School: Update
The update session will survey the current practices and theories of financial counseling. Hear from the leaders in financial counseling and stay up-to-date with the latest counseling techniques and practices that will help you help your members reach their financial goals.
Offered as part of the CUNA Certified Financial Counselor Schools, credits and on-site examinations are provided for those wishing to earn their Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) certification. Recertification of the CCUFC certification is also available as part of the CUNA Certified Financial Counselor School: Update.
For more information about the CUNA Certified Financial Counselor Schools, the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) certification and to register, visit training.cuna.org/cfcs.
About CUNA:
With its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) serves 90 percent of America’s 7,400 state and federally chartered credit unions, which are owned by nearly 93 million consumer members. Credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives providing affordable financial services to people from all walks of life. For more information about CUNA, visit www.cuna.org or the CUNAverse blog and follow @CUNAverse on Twitter. For more information about credit unions, visit www.aSmarterChoice.org and follow @asmarterchoice on Twitter.