Security First Credit Union, in partnership with Texas Southmost College (TSC), officially launched the Fall 2025 Pre-Apprenticeship Banking Program for Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) high school seniors on September 8, 2025. The program began with a check presentation at Security First Credit Union’s Price Road branch in Brownsville, followed by the first classroom session led by Andy Reed, President and CEO of Security First Credit Union.
The innovative 11-week program is designed to prepare students for apprenticeships or entry-level positions in the credit union and banking industry. This semester’s cohort comprises six eager students from Veterans Memorial Early College High School, Hannah Early College High School, and Lopez Early College High School, with plans to expand to a roster of 20 for future iterations of the program.
Participants will receive classroom instruction from Security First Credit Union’s executive leadership team and department representatives, gaining financial fundamentals, hands-on experience, and industry insight. Over the course of the program, the students will split their pre-apprenticeship experience between Security First Credit Union and Texas Regional Bank sites, gaining exposure to multiple perspectives within the financial services sector.
At the end of the 11 weeks, each student will earn a trio of certificates of completion from Texas Southmost College, Security First Credit Union, and Texas Regional Bank, giving them valuable early credentials which they can cite as they continue working toward their future careers.
Speaking about the importance of the program, Andy Reed, President and CEO of Security First Credit Union, emphasized the credit union’s commitment to empowering the next generation.
“At Security First Credit Union, we believe in more than just financial services; we believe in building futures,” Reed said. “Our executive team is honored to take part in these students’ educational journey by sharing real-world experiences and knowledge to help guide the next generation of leaders in the Rio Grande Valley.”
From the college’s perspective, the program also reflects TSC’s mission of connecting education with opportunity. Richard Mesquias, TSC Vice President of External Relations and Workforce Development, highlighted how the partnership provides a bridge between classroom learning and real-world application.
“At Texas Southmost College, we are dedicated to creating pathways that connect students to meaningful opportunities,” Mesquias said. “Through this partnership with Security First Credit Union, BISD students will gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and explore the banking industry before graduating high school. Together with our community partners, we are preparing students to step confidently into a bright and successful future.”
Security First Credit Union Check Presentation
Andy Reed, President and CEO of Security First Credit Union, shares a laugh with the audience at the donation check presentation.
Security First Credit Union Check Presentation
Andy Reed, President and CEO of Security First Credit Union, and Richard Mesquias, TSC Vice President of External Relations and Workforce Development, congratulate the students participating in the Banking Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
Security First Credit Union Check Presentation
Security First Credit Union, in partnership with Texas Southmost College (TSC), officially launched the Fall 2025 Pre-Apprenticeship Banking Program for Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) high school seniors on September 8, 2025.
