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Credit unions can take the form of social impact businesses as they develop actions that generate consequences that minimize the condition of vulnerability and poverty. This study aimed to describe and analyze the social and economic impacts provided to students attended by an education program developed by the credit union Sicoob Credichapada. From a single exploratory case study, we used documentary analysis, interviews and unsystematic observation. The results show that the education program can generate positive results in young people, as financial education, life purposes, social awareness and leadership. The study sought to focus on the impacts of generating and managing resources and changing the life perspectives of students. From the exposure of these results, it is expected that other communities seek social transformation through businesses with social impact, such as credit unions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]