Tucson Federal Credit Union Leaders Support Junior Achievement’s First JA Day of the School Year

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on September 23, 2025

Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) joined Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) in kicking off the 2025–2026 school year at Kellond Elementary’s JA Day on Sept. 17. TFCU’s Community Impact Manager and JA 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Robyn Austin, along with Katie McKeever from the TFCU Human Resources team, served as co-presenters, bringing financial literacy, career exploration, and real-world skills to local students.

The event was part of JA’s long-standing commitment to equip young people with the tools they need to own their economic success. This year, Kellond Elementary hosted 19 classrooms and more than 400 students for a day of interactive learning led by community volunteers.

“We are thrilled to partner with Junior Achievement and help spark excitement and confidence in these students,” said TFCU President and CEO Matthew Gaspari. “At TFCU, we believe in empowering future generations with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive.”

JA Days offer volunteers a hands-on opportunity to teach age-appropriate personal finance, entrepreneurship, and work readiness lessons. This year, Junior Achievement has introduced a thoughtfully adjusted four-lesson format, designed to fit within shorter school days while energizing students and volunteers. By staying attentive to the needs of both educators and volunteers, JA continues to create meaningful, manageable programming that benefits everyone involved.

TFCU employees’ involvement with Junior Achievement underscores the credit union’s deep-rooted commitment to its community. It impacts its future by championing financial literacy and inspiring Tucson’s youth to realize their full potential.

Posted in Arizona, Financial Education, Regional Member News.