A group of Bronx teens are seeing a big pay-off for their hard work with Capital One Bank. Last Thursday, on January 21st, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli awarded Capital One Bank, the Fordham Leadership Academy for Business and Technology and its students the first-ever Your Money New York Recognition Award for Financial Education.
Capital One Bank started its student program in October 2007, selecting ten students to run a bank branch with supervision at the Fordham Leadership Academy. The students would be working three times a week, under Capital One management, developing practical financial knowledge and skills, not only applying them to the work environment, but carrying this knowledge into their college experience and careers. Capital One also ensured that its program's participants received the proper resources to enable effective saving for future financial responsibilities, including college savings. In addition, the branch's services were made available to school administrators and teachers.
