In the heart of Tulare County, Tucoemas goes beyond traditional financial services, significantly impacting its employees and the broader community. In Visalia, CA, recently noted as the least educated metropolitan city in America, Tucoemas is seizing the opportunity to showcase its commitment to knowledge and empowerment. Within the walls of Tucoemas, education isn't just encouraged – it's invested in.

Tucoemas places a premium on employee growth, offering frequent training and certification opportunities. In the past six years, Tucoemas has helped to foster three bachelor's and two master's degrees for its team members, with an additional 12 employees currently pursuing their degrees.

Tucoemas extends its commitment beyond its staff to the local community. Playing a pivotal role in helping fund several scholarships for the College of the Sequoias, Tucoemas has furthered educational opportunities for residents.

Recognizing the importance of financial literacy, Tucoemas offers a free financial education program called "Pathways to Financial Freedom." For this program, Tucoemas has sponsored twelve team members to become certified financial counselors to further support financial security in the Valley.

Tucoemas is also actively involved in the Neighborhood Degree program, whose mission is to "move Visalia forward, one student at a time." This program helps students prepare for a degree after High School with the ultimate goal of transforming their sphere of influence. This is another way Tucoemas invests in creating a brighter future for Visalia and its residents.

These initiatives, rooted in education and community development, are key reasons why Tucoemas Federal Credit Union has been certified as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years. As Visalia faces educational challenges, Tucoemas stands as a beacon of hope, actively supporting education, empowerment, and the communities it serves.