Frequently Asked Questions
What is HarborOne U®?
HarborOne U® is a financial education center offering seminars and classes on personal finance, as well as life and career management services and small business assistance. HarborOne U® also houses a Business Information Center with free workspace, internet access and a resource library. Area nonprofits also will have access to HarborOne U®‘s meeting space and training facility.
What will be offered at HarborOne U®?
HarborOne U® will offer financial education for every phase of life, including youth financial literacy programs, first time home buyers seminars, credit counseling and classes on retirement and estate planning. Understanding that growth and personal development go beyond financial education, we will also offer a variety of life and career management programs to help people navigate through life’s many hurdles. These will include offerings such as health and wellness seminars, searching for the right college, selecting elder care options, understanding Social Security and Medicare benefits, professional development opportunities and other program offerings geared toward dealing with various life stage events. Small business programs will include classes such as managing cash flow and receivables, obtaining working capital, using social media, writing business and marketing plans, succession planning, and managing business insurance and investments.
Why is HarborOne opening HarborOne U®?
Helping people in our communities expand their financial knowledge is our primary objective. HarborOne U® stems from HarborOne’s innovative MultiCultural Banking Center in Brockton. The Center was opened in September of 2007 to provide low and moderate income residents with access to financial information to help them avoid predatory lenders and assist those facing foreclosure. Cited as a national model, the MultiCultural Banking Center has helped put thousands of people on the path to a brighter future through the educational opportunities made available there. The positive feedback we have received led us to the decision to offer a financial education center for a much broader audience at our Mansfield location.
Why open HarborOne U® in Mansfield?
HarborOne merged with NationsHeritage Federal Credit Union in 2009, providing us with locations in Mansfield and Attleboro. We conducted research following the merger that indicated a strong interest in financial education classes, seminars and events for individuals and business owners. Given our success with the MultiCultural Banking Center, we’re confident that we can meet the needs in this area.
Do you have to be a HarborOne customer to take classes? Do you have to be a resident of Mansfield?
Anyone can take classes and utilize the Business Information Center. You do not have to be a HarborOne customer or a Mansfield resident to attend HarborOne U®.
Who will teach the classes?
Classes and other programs will be presented by HarborOne and other area professionals.
Will there be a fee to take classes?
In most cases, classes will be offered free of charge. Some courses will require a nominal fee to cover course materials.
When will classes be offered?
Classes will be offered days, evenings and weekends to accommodate people’s busy schedules. Some courses will be offered in single-session seminars while others will be offered as multi-session classes.
How do you find out what classes are available and how do you sign up?
Complete class information and registration forms can be found at HarborOneU.com. Information is also available at any HarborOne branch or by calling 508-895-1300.
Where is HarborOne U® located?
HarborOne U® is located at the HarborOne branch at 131 Copeland Avenue, Mansfield.
When is the Business Information Center open for use?
Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Can anyone reserve space at HarborOne U® for training or meetings?
Area non-profit agencies can request the use of the HarborOne U® facility. We will evaluate requests based on availability and purpose of use.
