Washington Mutual a Class Act

Washington Mutual cares deeply about education and does more than just give politically-correct lip-services to the concept of helping and encouraging the youth of our country. Class Act is one of several educational programs sponsored by Washington Mutual. Many Washington Mutual employees volunteer for the Class Act program, which was established to help grades K-12.

Through the Class Act program, employees of Washington Mutual organize and help run a wide range of programs at individual schools across the nation. Projects can include such things as fixing up school grounds, helping teachers in the classroom, conducting community outreach programs to help get needed supplies to the school and many more.

Each year Washington Mutual donates millions of dollars in outright cash grants to help fund professional development of teachers, for leadership training for school principals, as well as money for reorganizing outdated school curricula and for helping to involve parents in the schools.

Washington Mutual is a proud partner with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards which helps teachers reach and maintain the highest possible degree of professionalism and skill. Washington Mutual provides scholarships and other support for teachers who are pursing professional certification.

Washington Mutual is always looking to the future, and they also support programs designed to attract new talent to the classroom and for keeping current teachers motivated.

Washington Mutual is sincere in its desire to motivate and encourage students. Toward that end, Washington Mutual sponsors a High School Intern Program (HIP). High school juniors and seniors are invited to get hands-on experience working at Washington Mutual. They not only learn fundamental job skills, but they may also earn academic credits while working. At the conclusion of their internship program, many of these students are eligible for jobs at Washington Mutual if they choose.