Banking & Finance

Careers in Banking and Finance is a free training program. It has been designed and developed in partnership with banks & financial institutions to prepare motivated and hard-working individuals for a profession in the exciting field of Banking. That means you will learn exactly what is needed to know to make a good impression and be successful in the industry. Average starting salaries: $19-23/hour.

The next class begins in December 2024.

What will you learn?

6 Week Course Includes:

Bank Operations and Regulations
Customer Service and Sales
Computer skills
Resume writing & interviewing techniques
Job search and placement

How much does it cost?

The Careers in Banking and Finance program is FREE to eligible students.

Benefits

Top quality program

Train with instructors who have industry experience and guest speakers from many banks & and financial institutions.

Job placement

Participate in mock interviews with banking professionals. Receive job placement support throughout the program.

Job retention

We provide two years of job retention assistance to help you move up the career ladder and help you reach your potential.

Where can I work?

AACA works with many employer partners that provide job opportunities. Some of our employer partners include:

Bank of America
Dedham Savings
Eastern Bank
Berkshire Bank
Cambridge Savings Bank
TD Bank
SVB Bank
Capital One

M&T Bank
Santander Bank
Citizens Bank
Needham Bank
Cathay Bank
Chase Bank
Rockland Trust Bank

Requirements

High school diploma or HiSET
Must be at least 18 years old
3 to 6 months of cash-handling experience in the US
Intermediate-Advanced English
Work authorization in the United States
Income-eligible
No criminal record
Pass intake assessment

Course Schedule

The class meets in person on Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. When you have finished the program, AACA will work with you to find employment.

Funders and Partners

How to Apply

Please fill out the Program Interest Form below and we will send you the intake assessment by email. Once we receive your results, we will contact you about the next steps.

You can also contact ssc@aaca-boston.org or 617-426-9492 ext. 310 for more info.