Michigan First Credit Union�of Lathrup Village, MI announced its third annual�
Young & Free Michigan�"Spokester" search today. The winner will serve for a year as the spokesperson for the credit unions education-focused program for younger members and receive a $27,500 salary (with the opportunity for a $5,000 bonus), an Apple MacBook Pro, an HD video camera and a smart phone. President/CEO Michael�Poulos�made the announcement.
The�spokester�will have the opportunity to create daily blogs and weekly videos to encourage smart financial behavior. They will get to connect personally with the college-age crowd throughout�lower�Michigan as a part of a variety of local events and presentations. The winner will also enjoy use of the Young & Free Michigan car for a year, along with paid gas and insurance.
"Young & Free Michigan is all about sharing positive advice about finances with 17-to-25 year-oldsand our�spokester�is the embodiment of that mission," says�Poulos. "This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in or just out of college to showcase their energy, creativity and passionand to get paid for it!"
To�
enter, individuals must be between 18 and 25 years old, willing and able to work full-time and reside in metro Detroit from June 2013 to June 2014. Applicants should bring their creativity, tech savvy and passion for helping others to a short, 60-second video demonstrating why they would be the ideal spokesperson. They will also need to submit an entertaining blog post on a financial topic, completing their entry by noon on April 15. A public vote from April 16-25 will determine the 10 finalists who also will be invited for an in-person "meet up" event before the final decision is made.
About Michigan First Credit Union
Founded in 1926 by a small group of Detroit teachers, Lathrup Village-based Michigan First Credit Union has grown into a $640 million financial institution serving more than 90,000 individuals and local businesses in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. An industry leader in consumer-focused technology and dedicated customer service, the credit union is also a significant supporter of local financial education and community organizations through the Michigan First Foundation, which donates $150,000 to more than 85 local nonprofits each year.
About Young & Free Michigan
Young & Free Michigan, powered by Michigan First Credit Union, is an ongoing effort to give the 17-to-25�crowd�a voice, a head start and useful information about their finances.
Michigan First Credit Union�of Lathrup Village, MI announced its third annual�Young & Free Michigan�"Spokester" search today. The winner will serve for a year as the spokesperson for the credit unions education-focused program for younger members and receive a $27,500 salary (with the opportunity for a $5,000 bonus), an Apple MacBook Pro, an HD video camera and a smart phone. President/CEO Michael�Poulos�made the announcement.
The�spokester�will have the opportunity to create daily blogs and weekly videos to encourage smart financial behavior. They will get to connect personally with the college-age crowd throughout�lower�Michigan as a part of a variety of local events and presentations. The winner will also enjoy use of the Young & Free Michigan car for a year, along with paid gas and insurance.
"Young & Free Michigan is all about sharing positive advice about finances with 17-to-25 year-oldsand our�spokester�is the embodiment of that mission," says�Poulos. "This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in or just out of college to showcase their energy, creativity and passionand to get paid for it!"
To�enter, individuals must be between 18 and 25 years old, willing and able to work full-time and reside in metro Detroit from June 2013 to June 2014. Applicants should bring their creativity, tech savvy and passion for helping others to a short, 60-second video demonstrating why they would be the ideal spokesperson. They will also need to submit an entertaining blog post on a financial topic, completing their entry by noon on April 15. A public vote from April 16-25 will determine the 10 finalists who also will be invited for an in-person "meet up" event before the final decision is made.
About Michigan First Credit Union
Founded in 1926 by a small group of Detroit teachers, Lathrup Village-based Michigan First Credit Union has grown into a $640 million financial institution serving more than 90,000 individuals and local businesses in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. An industry leader in consumer-focused technology and dedicated customer service, the credit union is also a significant supporter of local financial education and community organizations through the Michigan First Foundation, which donates $150,000 to more than 85 local nonprofits each year.
About Young & Free Michigan
Young & Free Michigan, powered by Michigan First Credit Union, is an ongoing effort to give the 17-to-25�crowd�a voice, a head start and useful information about their finances.