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Enterprise Bank & Trust has released their 2021 Community Impact Report to share stories and data about Enterprise’s various community engagement initiatives, including affordable housing, volunteerism, philanthropy, diversity and inclusion, education, community development and green initiatives.
Cover of Enterprise Bank & Trust’s 2021 Community Impact Report
Three of Justine PETERSEN’s board members were recently honored in St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s “Top 100 St. Louisans You Should Know to Succeed In Business”: Niccole Clements of PNC Bank (also a CBN member), Elissa Schauman of Leverage Law Group, and Allan Ivie IV of SImmons Bank.
The magazine also honored Scott Held of Ameren Corporation, Greg Kendell of Commerce Bank, Nancy Petersen of Enterprise Bank & Trust, Arrey Obenson of the International Institute of St. Louis, Dara Eskridge of Invest STL, David Noble of Midland States Bank, and Neal Richardson of St. Louis Development Corporation.
Congratulations!
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St. Louis Community Credit Union is more than a credit union. They’re a leader and voice for social justice in the financial services world and across St. Louis neighborhoods. They exist to increase the standard of living and better the lifestyle of their members, staff, and the communities they serve.
That’s why they decided to co-found the Gateway to a Banking Career program in 2018 with Carrollton Bank and Enterprise Bank & Trust to create more equitable access to careers in the financial sector.
The Gateway to a Banking Career program has two goals:
Offer individuals a pathway to career options within the financial services industry
Build a more inclusive and diverse workforce within banks and credit unions
Since launching, four cohorts and a total of 46 people have successfully completed the program. Of those who completed the program, 42 self-identify as African American (35), Latino (2), or immigrants (5) to the United States.
Participants learn how to pursue a successful career in the financial services industry. Training covers essential elements like customer service best practices, banking products and services, personal financial wellness, resume writing, business etiquette, and interview skills.
“Not only did this program get me ready for the Credit Union professionally, but also gave me a boost of confidence with my personal goals. I was made aware that there’s no limit to my talent, and all I had to do was show up and show out!
Tammerah J.
2018 Gateway to a Banking Career Participant”
Everyone who successfully completes their two-week training receives a stipend, guaranteed job interview with at least one of the participating financial institutions, and ongoing encouragement post-program. To date,19 participants secured employment at a financial institution, while numerous others were able to secure employment opportunities at other employers.
Banks and credit unions do not traditionally partner to produce joint programming, much less develop a job training program. However, St. Louis Community Credit Union, Carrollton Bank, and Enterprise Bank & Trust shared a common commitment to building a diverse and inclusive financial workforce and have long-standing relationships.
“Not only did this program get me ready for the Credit Union professionally, but also gave me a boost of confidence with my personal goals. I was made aware that there’s no limit to my talent, and all I had to do was show up and show out!” said Tammerah J., participant in the 2018 Gateway to a Banking Career program.
St. Louis Community Credit Union partners with Employment Connection, Connection to Success, and the International Institute, among others, in order to connect area residents to the program and opportunities in banking careers.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit St. Louis, the Gateway to a Banking Career program transitioned to a virtual format!
St. Louis Community Credit Union is a certified community development financial institution (CDFI). Through caring service and education, St. Louis Community Credit Union provides the residents of the St. Louis region with safe, affordable and accessible financial services and products. For more than 75 years and counting, they have been serving residents of St. Louis City and those of Franklin, St. Louis and St. Charles counties in Missouri; as well as St. Clair, Madison, Monroe and Jersey counties in Illinois.
St. Louis Community Credit Union is a Low-Income Designated credit union and is one of the largest Minority Depository Institutions in the United States (per the National Credit Union Administration).
St. Louis Community Credit Union is a member of the St. Louis CDFI Coalition, a partnership among eight CDFIs that offer an array of capital, development, and consulting services and share a common mission to empower a comprehensively healthy St. Louis community through support for nonprofits, small businesses, and communities facing disinvestment.
Enterprise Bank & Trust recently released their first-ever Community Impact Report, which provides data and stories about Enterprise’s various community engagement initiatives, including affordable housing, volunteerism, philanthropy, diversity and inclusion, education, community development, and “green” initiatives.
Image courtesy Enterprise Bank & Trust
Did you know Enterprise Bank & Trust offers a host of free virtual trainings through their Enterprise University program? Coming up in the next few weeks: classes on leadership, building your brand, adapting to virtual work, and more.
Learn more about and register for Enterprise University courses >>
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