ACADEMY OF FINANCE STUDENTS AT CORAL GABLES,
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE FUTURE BANKERS’ CAMP

MIAMI – The South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB) has awarded $25,000 towards the Center For Financial Training at Miami Dade College Future Bankers’ Camp Program to strengthen their commitment and expose students to careers in the financial services industry.

The Miami Dade College’s School of Business and the Center for Financial Training Future Bankers’ Camp will prepare a total of 20 students enrolled at Coral Gables and Booker T. Washington senior high schools. This innovative program will provide students with various educational enhancement opportunities that will enhance their math and communication skills, including on-the-job training, internships, and industry certification with the ultimate aim of college and career readiness.

“The Future Bankers’ Camp affords students the opportunity to be prepared and become acquainted with basic elements of finance, which ultimately will have a positive impact on their livelihood, overall performance in school, their readiness for employment and actual employability success,” said Rick Beasley, Executive Director for the South Florida Workforce Investment Board.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to receive the American Bankers Association, American Institute of Banking (AIB) Bank Teller Certificate. This national industry standard certificate meets the educational requirement for the certification exam offered by the Institute of Certified Bankers. Students who graduate from high school are eligible for Miami Dade College’s Vocational Certificate and can work towards an associate’s degree in financial services.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Academy of Finance program is a member of the National Academy Foundation (NAF), a national network of career academies to support the development of America’s youth toward personal and professional success in high school, higher education and throughout their careers.  There are 13 high schools in Miami-Dade with Academy of Finance career academies.

About South Florida Workforce Investment Board
South Florida Workforce Investment Board is a public-private partnership and integral partner in Miami-Dade’s economic plan that initiates state-and federally-funded workforce development and training policies for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

Additionally, South Florida Workforce services and resources are available to everyone at no cost through a network of Career Centers located throughout the Region. Learn
more about the Future Bankers’ Training Program by contacting Youth Services Division at 305-594-7615 ext. 292.

About Center for Financial Training (CFT) at Miami Dade College
The Center For Financial Training – provides financial services education, training and technology to financial services professionals throughout the U.S. and around the world.  CFT is a national organization and the largest industry-sponsored adult education program in the world.  CFT training and education programs provide job specific skills and knowledge to the financial services industry.  CFT is the educational arm of the American Bankers Association and courses are part of a national continuing education curriculum.  Completion of prescribed programs can lead to industry-recognized AIB diplomas and certificates assist in professional licensing requirements and meet college credit and degree requirements.

For more information contact: Connie Laguna, Executive Director, 305-237-3051 – www.sfcft.org

For additional information about the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ NAF internship programs, please contact School Choice & Parental Options at 305-995-1922 or choice.dadeschools.net.

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