What We Do
The third pillar of the Youth Connections Collaboriative (YCC) of Georgia is workforce development. Workforce development pillar connects low-to moderate-income (LMI) youth to bank, work opportunities in and around their community. This is a fundamental and necessary step to address both the supply side and demand side of the labor market. Equitable participation in the banking industry for LMI youth creates job opportunities, diversifies the workforce and fosters positive banking experiences. Increasing the pool of qualified LMI youth in urban, suburban and rural areas encourages a sustainable workforce and higher quality of life for participating youth.
Participating banks facilitating Pathways into Banking Careers provide LMI youth with a livable-wage and experience to enhance their quality of life. The pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and employment opportunities develop core banking competencies, soft-skills and understanding of the many roles within a bank for successful orientation and acclamation.
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Creating initiatives and opportunities in the banking industry for organizations focuseed on LMI youth.
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Great opportunity for insured financial institutions to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act.
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Participating banks facilitating Pathways Into Banking careers provide LMI youth with a livable-wage and experience to enhance their quality of life.
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The pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and employment opportunities develop core-banking competencies, soft-skills, and understanding of the many roles within a bank for successful orientation and acclamation.
YCC envisions a Georgia where all LMI youth have the necessary skills and resources to build a prosperous future for themselves and contribute positively to their communities.
Our vision and mission statement outline the purpose of empowering and uplifting LMI youth in Georgia through one of our key pillars, Workforce Development.
Workforce Development Committee Co-Chairs
Valerie Pendergast
Senior Vice President, Metro City Bank, Doraville, Georgia
Carl Reid III
Career Advisor, Telamon Corporation, Americus, Georgia
Are you passionate about improving the financial well-being of low-and moderate-income (LMI) youth in Georgia? If so, join us to find out how your bank can serve as a catalyst for LMI youth to gain real-world experience and support your mission.
Committee members aim to create pathways into banking careers through pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and employment opportunities within the banking industry.
