Monson Savings Makes a Surprise $10k Donation to River East School-to-Career
L to R: Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings President & CEO; Jack Hibbard, Monson Savings VP Controller; Stacy Gilmour, River East School to-Career Scholarship Committee Member & Monson Savings Board of Directors ; Stephanie Maher, River East School to-Career Board Member; Amy Scribner, River East School to-Career Director; Kevin Lynn, River East School to-Career President; and Michael Rouette, Monson Savings EVP & COO
Monson Savings Bank is a long-time supporter of the local communities. The community bank has especially made it a point to support the future of our communities- our local students.
As a part of their pursuit to support local students, Monson Savings has supported River East School-to- Career since 2005. The mission of this non-profit organization is to promote career education and assist in preparing youth for the demands of the 21st century workplace. The River East School-to-Career Partnership brings together schools, businesses, and organizations to create exciting career exploration opportunities for students. Their aim is to help students make informed decisions regarding their career and educational goals.
Monson Savings has supported this mission by offering internship opportunities, scholarship sponsorships, Board participation, financial support, and participation in Career Readiness programs.
Monson Savings VP and HR Officer Dodie Carpentier has served on the River East Board of Directors since 2014. She is a current member of the Executive Committee and Scholarship Committee and served as President from July 2020 to 2022.
“Working with River East School-to-Career has been so rewarding. The Bank has hosted several interns over the years. I am continuously so impressed by their hard work and dedication!” said Carpentier. “I am always so happy to see the confidence and knowledge these students gain from the hands-on experience they receive during an internship. Career readiness is a priceless addition to the education they receive at our local schools, and I am proud that Monson Savings has been able to support that through River East.”
Throughout their 18-year partnership with River East, Monson Savings has hosted student interns from Monson High, Minnechaug, Pathfinder, and Ware High School. Their Accounting, Commercial Loans, and Residential Loans Departments, as well as the Ware Branch, have participated in developing local high school interns.
In addition to hosting interns, numerous Monson Savings Bank managers and officers have conducted mock job interviews with students in the Career Readiness programs at Monson High and Minnechaug for more than 10 years. Further, this year Monson Savings has also dedicated approximately $25,000 for scholarships to local high school students.
At this year’s River East School-to-Career Annual Recognition Breakfast, it was announced that Monson Savings would receive the Business Champion Award for all the support they have offered to the local non-profit.
“We are so thankful for the partnership we have with Monson Savings Bank,” said Amy Scribner, River East School-to-Career Director. “So many doors have been opened for students because of the Bank’s support of our organization.”
During the breakfast ceremony, Monson Savings President and CEO Dan Moriarty made a surprise announcement- the Bank would be donating an additional $10,000 to River East School-to-Career.
“Being a champion means making the right decision, at the right time, for the right reason. We recognize the value of the programs and opportunities offered through River East School-to- Career and this surprise announcement felt right,” said Moriarty. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s employees and leaders. Thank you to the Career Facilitators, RESTC Board, and Amy Scribner for their dedication to preparing our students to enter the workforce.”
