News release from WorkOne Northeast Indiana:
WorkOne Northeast Hosts Financial Coach for Veterans
(June 10, 2015) – WorkOne Northeast has been selected by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) to participate in the federal agency’s Financial Coaching Initiative.
Allen County’s WorkOne Northeast career center, 201 E. Rudisill Blvd., Suite 102, Fort Wayne, is hosting financial coach Mike LeClear, who began work recently to help veterans throughout northeast Indiana plan and reach their financial goals.
The free financial coaching program is primarily designed for veterans who have separated or retired from active duty within the last three years.
“Roughly 250,000 service members nationally leave active duty every year, and the financial transition into civilian life can be challenging,” said LeClear. “Many transitioning service members lack experience in money management, and a trusted source of financial information and advice could make the difference in a successful transition to a financially stable post-military life.”
CFBP is the nation’s first federal agency whose sole focus is protecting consumers in the financial marketplace. WorkOne Northeast is one of 60 diverse partner organizations nationally to host CFBP financial coaches.
LeClear can be reached at 260-446-3934 or mleclear@afsc.com.
About Northeast Indiana Works
Northeast Indiana Works, the region’s workforce investment board, provides public and private financial and employment resources to businesses and individuals for education and skills training to meet the needs of regional industries. The nonprofit sets policy for how public and private funds are utilized to support talent development. It also operates and staffs the 11 county-based WorkOne Northeast career centers in the region. Individuals and companies may access resources and services by visiting or calling WorkOne in their county. To find your local WorkOne, log on to www.workoneworks.com.