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BISD Students participating in the Pre-Apprenticeship Banking Program\u2014alongside administrative members from Security First Credit Union, Texas Regional Bank, and 51ÁÔÆæ\u2014proudly pose along with the donation check on Monday, September 8, 2025. The program is designed to give students hands-on experience an actual financial institution environments, giving them crucial experience in the workforce before they have even graduated from high school.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Security First Credit Union, in partnership with 51ÁÔÆæ (TSC), officially launched the Fall 2025 Pre-Apprenticeship Banking Program for Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) high school seniors on September 8, 2025. The program began with a check presentation at Security First Credit Union\u2019s Price Road branch in Brownsville, followed by the first classroom session led by Andy Reed, President and CEO of Security First Credit Union.<\/p>\n The innovative 11-week program is designed to prepare students for apprenticeships or entry-level positions in the credit union and banking industry. This semester\u2019s cohort comprises six eager students from Veterans Memorial Early College High School, Hannah Early College High School, and Lopez Early College High School, with plans to expand to a roster of 20 for future iterations of the program.<\/p>\n Participants will receive classroom instruction from Security First Credit Union\u2019s executive leadership team and department representatives, gaining financial fundamentals, hands-on experience, and industry insight. Over the course of the program, the students will split their pre-apprenticeship experience between Security First Credit Union and Texas Regional Bank sites, gaining exposure to multiple perspectives within the financial services sector.<\/p>\n At the end of the 11 weeks, each student will earn a trio of certificates of completion from 51ÁÔÆæ, Security First Credit Union, and Texas Regional Bank, giving them valuable early credentials which they can cite as they continue working toward their future careers.<\/p>\n Speaking about the importance of the program, Andy Reed, President and CEO of Security First Credit Union, emphasized the credit union\u2019s commitment to empowering the next generation.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Security First Credit Union, we believe in more than just financial services; we believe in building futures,\u201d Reed said. \u201cOur executive team is honored to take part in these students\u2019 educational journey by sharing real-world experiences and knowledge to help guide the next generation of leaders in the Rio Grande Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n From the college\u2019s perspective, the program also reflects TSC\u2019s mission of connecting education with opportunity. Richard Mesquias, TSC Vice President of External Relations and Workforce Development, highlighted how the partnership provides a bridge between classroom learning and real-world application.<\/p>\n \u201cAt 51ÁÔÆæ, we are dedicated to creating pathways that connect students to meaningful opportunities,\u201d Mesquias said. \u201cThrough this partnership with Security First Credit Union, BISD students will gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and explore the banking industry before graduating high school. 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