Congratulations! You sent credit union high school students our way to compete for two new positions as C-Note bloggers for 2012-2013. Competition was strong, and the two young ladies who made the cut are outstanding.

Click the links to learn more about each blogger and read recent posts:

Mallory, 15, Aurora Firefighters Credit Union, Aurora, Ill.

Ninety-one percent of the respondents to the C-Note Instant Poll work during the summer and about 40% work in fields related to their potential career paths.

Students have good reason to make career plans carefully. Point them to "Choose the Right Career" to help them navigate today's challenging job market.

Vote and comment on this month's poll question by visiting the front page of C-Note (lower right). Even if you prefer not to vote or comment, click "Vote" and then "Archive" to view the archive page that contains comments along with the results of past months' poll questions.

Here is the most recent instant poll question* and responses:

Q: How will your summer job/volunteer work relate to your career plans

1. It’s in one of the areas I’m exploring for a career. 2. It’s completely different from anything I hope to do. 3. It’s mixed because I’m doing more than one thing. 4. I don’t know yet. 5. I don’t work or volunteer in the summer.

39% 17% 13% 22% 09%

Use these summaries for a month's worth of Facebook or Twitter posts. For Pinterest, follow the links to capture images and pin to your Pinterest boards.

You can also visit me on Pinterest every Wednesday to find out what's live that week in Googolplex and other CUNA onlineEDEG products.

5-Spot for elementary school kids

Avoid the Rough and Save Some Green: Scott, 12, tells you how to afford playing golf. http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/5spot/article.php?doc_id=4072

Video: Save More Green: Coletrane, 12, shows you how to help your family save more green at the grocery store. http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/5spot/article.php?doc_id=4230

All Thumbs: Between cell phones and video games, how fast are you at pushing keys? http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/5spot/games/allthumbs/start.htm?doc_id=1334

AJ's for middle school preteenagers

Living in Poverty: "When you think of poverty what comes to mind?" asks Caroline, 12. Find out what she's learned. http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/ajsmall/article.php?doc_id=4059

Video: Small Ways to Save: Jessica demonstrates simple lifestyle changes that will help your family spend less money. http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/ajsmall/article.php?doc_id=3220

Undercover Puzzle: In this game, heads and tails do not a match make. http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/ajsmall/games/undercoverpuzzle/start.htm?doc_id=3958

C-Note for high school teenagers

Typical Day Working at a Credit Union: Chloe, 16, says, "I can say it is one of the best first jobs I could have" http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/cnote/article.php?doc_id=4143

Lemonade Eliminator: Play the game. Know what's cold and sell it for a profit! http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/cnote/games/lemonadestanddeluxe/index.html?doc_id=1154

Video: The Credit Union Umbrella: Enjoy this little gem illustrated by Joseph Stern in the 1920s. http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/cnote/article.php?doc_id=2414

Let's Get Going: Blogger Mallory shares a great recipe and tips for keeping motivated to work out. http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/cnote/blog/?p=1042

Make Your Own Business: Bridget blogs about starting your own business, "the most convenient way to earn some money." http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/cnote/blog/?p=1039

Budgeting Calculator: Compare your budgeting system with this super student calculator, instructions included. http://googolplex.cuna.org/00001/cnote/article.php?doc_id=2500

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