BankWork$ Opens Doors to Meaningful Careers - Career Training, Placement Assistance, and Coaching

Sep 14, 2026

BankWork$ opens doors to meaningful careers for young adults from low-income communities while supporting employer success in banking. The program provides free, eight-week career training, placement assistance, and ongoing coaching, preparing participants for entry-level banking roles such as teller, customer service representative, relationship banker, and personal banker. A nationwide network of banks and workforce partners connects qualified, diverse talent with hiring needs through interviews and mentorship, with outcomes tracked as of February 2020.

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BankWork$ Opens Doors to Meaningful Careers Young adults find lasting employment 82% remain employed six months after hire 3,400+ placements across the nation 72% remain on track for lifetime careers after one year BankWork$® creates opportunities for young adults from lowincome communities to build meaningful careers in banking and fosters employer success. We offer a free, eight-week career training, placement assistance, and ongoing coaching. Participants train for entry-level positions in banking with career potential. These include teller, customer service representative, relationship banker, and personal banker. We create alliances between local workforce development organizations, banks, and financial institutions to match great hires with great careers and ensure participants and employers thrive. as of February 2020 We introduce employers to qualified, diverse talent, ready to grow their careers Graduates come from the communities they serve, help strengthen local relationships, and fulfill employers’ organizational goals. We work with partners coast-to-coast Our national and local banking partners have been instrumental in the development of the BankWork$ training and actively support its expansion. “Being in a position to assist someone financially means everything tome. In my new role at the bank, I hope to teach others how to be financially successful.” —DaVonte BankWork$ Graduate Relationship Banker at Bank of America “By providing life-changing career opportunities for qualified candidates, BankWork$ helps us serve the financial needs of diverse communities across the country.” —Tracy Curtis BankWork$ Advisory Board Member Executive Vice President and North Oregon Regional President, Wells Fargo How it works Our model accelerates success Founding and National Funding Partners 60+ banks support our local training partners and hire program graduates. BankWork$ is a signature program of the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation. Our unique model teaches career-building, hard skills for on-the-job success in banking, and the soft skills needed to succeed anywhere. Our comprehensive training program takes only eight weeks Unlike other programs that take a year to complete, our curriculum is covered in eight weeks and was co-developed by employers and community-based organizations to ensure success. Participants train for success in banking and beyond Young adults learn how to create a positive impression, build relationships with clients and co-workers, and problem-solve. They practice speaking in front of a group, interviewing successfully, and giving and receiving constructive feedback. Every graduate hasan opportunity to interview with our industry partners At each graduation, participants interview for open positions with industry partners during a personalized job fair. They graduate prepared for their first day on the job, with the confidence that they can and will succeed, and are supported through mentorship as they grow in their new career. Get in touch! [BankWorks.org](BankWorks.org | bankworks@ulgatl.org | 404-913-5737)[ |](BankWorks.org | bankworks@ulgatl.org | 404-913-5737)[ bankworks@ulgatl.org](BankWorks.org | bankworks@ulgatl.org | 404-913-5737)[ |](BankWorks.org | bankworks@ulgatl.org | 404-913-5737)[ 404-913-5737](BankWorks.org | bankworks@ulgatl.org | 404-913-5737)

FAQs

What services does BankWork$ provide to participants?

BankWork$ offers free eight-week career training, placement assistance, and ongoing coaching to help participants build banking skills and long-term career readiness.

Which entry-level banking roles do participants train for?

Participants train for roles such as teller, customer service representative, relationship banker, and personal banker.

How are participants connected with employers and job opportunities?

At graduation, participants interview for open positions with industry partners during a personalized job fair and receive mentorship as they begin their new career.

Sep 14, 2026

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