MANSFIELD, PA (10/06/2022) Auditor General
Timothy L. DeFoor met with students from Mansfield, a Commonwealth
University, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, to highlight career and internship
opportunities within his department, and encourage students to learn how
to ‘Be Money Smart.’
“Today’s college students are the auditors
of the future, and by working together we can create a more financially
secure and successful commonwealth,” DeFoor said. “Our department is
currently looking to fill a number of entry-level auditor
positions, and we are getting ready to open the application process for
our winter and spring internship program. That is why it’s so important
for us to visit these universities and talk to students about what our
department does. We really want individuals who have a passion for
accounting and public service to join our team.”
In addition to Mansfield, the Auditor General has also visited the other Commonwealth University campuses at Bloomsburg and Lock Haven, along with other schools in PASSHE.
“Thank you to Auditor General
DeFoor for visiting the Commonwealth University-Mansfield campus,” said
Bashar W. Hanna, Commonwealth University president. “Opportunities to
gain experience in professional fields and make valuable connections are
central to our students’ success. I’m grateful for the Auditor General’s
partnership in preparing students for the future by equipping them with
financial literacy education and access to professional experiences and
opportunities.”
In addition to recruiting young
individuals to work for the department, DeFoor is talking with students
about the importance of financial literacy. DeFoor’s office launched the
‘Be Money Smart’ financial literacy initiative in November 2021 to
emphasize the need for financial literacy in Pennsylvania and highlight
resources available for all residents across the commonwealth.
“Knowing
how to be smart with your money is one of the most important lessons a
young person can learn to achieve future financial success,” DeFoor
said. “It is never too early to start thinking about how money works.
It’s essential that we work together to give Pennsylvanians the tools to
help them on their journey to financial independence.”
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