Expert Input
February 23, 2023
A total of 25 Paterson STEAM High School students recently participated in a two-part, four-hour financial literacy session presented by Kearny Bank. The first portion of the presentation emphasized the function of banks and related financial institutions, while the second part focused on various aspects of credit. Jacqueline Gibbs, Kearny Bank’s First Vice President / Fair Lending Officer, and Larry Ford, Assistant Vice President / Retail Relationships Manager at Kearny Bank’s Ocean Grove branch, served as the primary presenters.
Conducted in conjunction with the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ), the session was part of the AACCNJ’s ongoing “I AM” Youth Leadership Program. Available each school year to students in Paterson who volunteer to participate, the program provides instruction related to public speaking, job readiness, entrepreneurship, and much more.
About the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) performs an essential role in the economic viability of New Jersey. While providing a platform for New Jersey’s African American business leaders to speak with a collective voice, the AACCNJ advocates and promotes economic diversity fostering a climate of business growth through major initiatives centering on education and public policy. The Chamber serves as a proactive advocacy group with a 501(c) 3 tax exemption, which is shared by the National Black Chamber of Commerce. AACCNJ website - aaccnj.com.
About Kearny Bank
Combining the finest traditions of community banking with the industry’s latest, most effective financial products and services, Kearny Bank provides business and personal clients with the tools for success. Established back in 1884, and now operating from corporate offices in Fairfield, NJ, Kearny Bank’s footprint covers most of New Jersey, along with Brooklyn and Staten Island. Additional information is available at kearnybank.com or by visiting Kearny Bank’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.