A Look to the Future of North Carolina Banking

How is the Future Bank Leaders program shaping the next generation of diverse banking professionals? This NCBA initiative, in partnership with HBCUs and North Carolina banks, provides students with mentorship, resources, and the chance to earn the RMA Credit Essentials Certificate—all at no cost. The result? Greater career opportunities for students and a stronger, more diverse banking industry. Those earning the CEC certificate typically have a nine-month advantage in knowledge and skill set compared to those that don’t, which often leads to higher starting salaries at banks. 

• Introduction to the key concepts of banking and credit
• Opportunity for students to earn the industry-recognized Risk Management Association (RMA) Credit Essentials Certificate (CEC)
• Faculty support via bankers as guest instructors
• Electronic materials including instructor guides, textbooks, workbooks, case studies
• Scholarships
• Internships
• Mentoring from senior bank leaders
• Networking with peers and banking professionals
• One-on-one career guidance

For banks, there is tremendous value in assisting HBCU students in launching exciting, rewarding careers in banking because this supports their talent management strategies by providing a pipeline of emerging, high-caliber, diverse future leaders. It also creates opportunities for current executives to engage, mentor and impact HBCU students. To learn how you can get involved, contact John Sullivan (919-236-3246 or johns@ncbankers.org).