Navigant honored by Nasdaq, EverFi for digital learning initiative

SMITHFIELD – Navigant Credit Union this month was honored by Nasdaq and EverFi at the second annual Innovation in Finance Education Awards, according to a press release.
The award, provided to financial institutions that “improve the financial capability of Americans through unique digital learning initiative,” was hosted on April 6 at the Nasdaq Market in New York City.
“We are honored to receive this award and proud to work alongside organizations like EverFi and Nasdaq that are so committed to spotlighting the value of financial literacy,” said Gary Furtado, president and CEO of Navigant, in a statement. “The skills these programs teach, from writing a basic budget to responsibly paying off loans, are the building blocks to becoming financially independent. The importance simply cannot be overstated.”
The awardees were selected based on the scale and reach of their financial education initiatives, along with other factors, according to the release.
“Helping students and adults develop a foundation of financial understanding and capability is absolutely critical,” said EverFi Founder and CEO Tom Davidson. “The organizations we’re recognizing here today are tackling this issue head on and taking positive steps to prepare millions of individuals with the critical financial management skills needed to move our country forward.”

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