Year after year

LGFCU supports training for emerging local government leaders through our UNC School of Government Scholarship.

Why?

Because the School is instrumental in the professional development of Credit Union members, which ultimately enriches the communities we serve together.

To continue this work, LGFCU announced a 10-year, $12.7 million recommitment to support UNC School of Government programs and fund new initiatives.

"The School of Government has been a conduit for my professional development," says scholarship recipient Angela Jones, director of Human Resources in Robeson County and a member of the LGFCU Advisory Council.

And as HR director, "LGFCU's collaboration with the School of Government allows us to embrace training in our Tier 1 county," Angela says. "It means less out of the county budget and a more knowledgeable staff member."

Thanks to the scholarship, training for her county employees can often be obtained at a fourth of its usual cost.

"The scholarship definitely opens up more opportunities," Angela says, "and that's priceless."

Strong partnerships, strong communities

Among the new initiatives LGFCU is supporting at the School is "Solutions for North Carolina," where local governments and their community partners develop evidence-based strategies to address local challenges such as affordable housing and the opioid problem.

This financial recommitment solidifies the Credit Union's partnership with the School of Government, says Chief Executive Officer Maurice Smith, and then some: "Through economic development, investments in our local government leaders, and a focus on social challenges, it strengthens North Carolina communities."