Rachel Baldwin, Youth Apprenticeship Director, was instrumental in the planning, organizing, and bringing to fruition a day of talking finance to the business students of Camden County High. Ms. Baldwin said, "I believe every student should know five things before they graduate from High School: They need to know how to read, how to swim, how to keyboard (type), how to drive, and how to balance their checkbook." To help her accomplish the last of those things, Ms. Baldwin enlisted the aid of United 1st Federal Credit Union and the Business Department of CCHS.

Laura Koch, Youth Programs Coordinator for United 1st and a graduate of CCHS, prepared a power point presentation. Ed Walker, Director of Business Development, Shannon Sasser, Manager of the St Marys Member Service Center, and Ms. Koch addressed many financial questions with the Business students at a Financial Literacy Seminar. Ms. Koch talked about budgeting and saving when the students are no longer living at home. Mr. Walker talked about debit cards and how to use them. Ms. Sasser was the best received as she discussed matters of real interest to the students - loans for vehicles, credit cards, and credit scores.

The Business Department teachers brought in their students for "practical, real life information the students can use now and later." While many students are planning to attend college, some will join the work force immediately after graduation. As Ms. Baldwin pointed out, "The number one reason people do not finish college is finances." About 500 students attended the presentation. One student said, "This was really helpful. I wondered about credit scores. Thanks, United 1st."