CSE Partners with SOWELA as its Official Credit Union
LAKE CHARLES, LA - CSE Federal Credit Union (CSE) has announced their partnership with SOWELA Technical Community College (SOWELA), making CSE the official credit union of the College. This collaboration, which has spanned over 15 years, emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in preparing students for their future careers.
CSE will provide a range of tailored financial resources and programs to benefit the faculty, staff, students and alumni of SOWELA. These will include money matters sessions, individual financial counseling, lunch-and-learns and much more. These resources will be accessible at all four SOWELA locations in Lake Charles, Jennings, Leesville and Oakdale.
“As the President/CEO of CSE Federal Credit Union, I am immensely proud to announce we are deepening our partnership with SOWELA. Collaborating with this esteemed institution aligns seamlessly with our commitment to community empowerment and education which will give its students and staff additional value. Together, we aim to foster financial literacy, support educational pursuits and build a foundation for shared financial success. This partnership exemplifies our dedication to the growth and well-being of our community, and we look forward to the positive impact we can create together,” Matt Koch, CSE President and CEO, said.
“When individuals enroll at SOWELA, their ultimate goal is to gain the skills and training needed to secure a better-paying job and move up in their chosen field,” said SOWELA Chancellor Dr. Neil Aspinwall. “We want to ensure our students have a solid financial foundation to manage those additional resources well, putting them on a path to career success and financial freedom. Continuing to grow our partnership with CSE helps strengthen that endeavor.”
SOWELA Technical Community College provides traditional, distance, and lifelong learning experiences and awards associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. The College empowers learners in career and technical education and enables transfer students to pursue a four-year degree, so all learners excel as globally competitive citizens. The College has been educating the region’s workforce for more than 80 years. For more information, visit sowela.edu.
About CSE Federal Credit Union
CSE is the largest credit union headquartered in SWLA with assets over $430 million. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis or Vernon Parishes. CSE is insured by NCUA. Membership and Eligibility required. For more information, visit csefcu.org.