Congratulations to the February BankWork$ Graduates!
In partnership with Employ Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is proud to bring the nationwide BankWork$ program to Wisconsin. BankWork$ is a free, eight-week training program to prepare participants — primarily individuals from under-resourced communities — for retail banking careers. Upon graduation, each class then takes part in a hiring event featuring BankWork$ employer partners.
In February, a class of 10 students, Amber Farr, Cairee Carrington, Christina Spikes, Furaha Famili, Jashira Ramirez, Lauryn’l Walls, Marissa Vargas, Nou Vang, Sharyl McFarland, and Thomas Wright graduated from the program. WBA’s Daryll Lund attended the ceremony and congratulated the graduates on their achievement.
Graduates from the BankWork$ February 2025 class with Employ Milwaukee Instructor Adriene Wright and WBA Exec VP & Chief of Staff Daryll Lund (center).
Over the course of the eight-week program, students learned the heard and soft skills necessary for entry-level retail and operations positions. Beginning in 2019, the program has now provided over 150 individuals in the Milwaukee area with the opportunity to begin a career in banking.
To learn more about the program, or how your bank can get involved, please visit employmilwaukee.org/BankWorks.htm.
