PA Bankers Association - Discover Careers in Banking Externship

Issued by Shippensburg University

The PA Bankers Association Discover Careers in Banking Externship is a week-long program designed for college students to increase awareness of the available career paths in the banking industry. Students participated in leadership and career development workshops, sessions centered around banking-specific areas (credit, commercial lending, retail, wealth management), and on-site visits. Paired in groups, students worked on a case study and delivered a presentation on their findings.

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Days
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Complete a week-long Discover Careers in Banking program offered by Shippensburg University & Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Attendance in the 7-days program and presentation of the capstone project in front of panel of professionals is required. Participants must complete the personal and career development activity modules, attend the daily themed session centered on different areas of banking, and participate in the on-site visits to area banks.