4. The NBA Foundation Committee recently approved the allocation of philanthropic dollars to initiatives at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, designed to introduce firstgeneration and minority students to the banking sector. 5. At our recent Annual Convention, two panels, “Learning from Higher Education Leaders” and “Maximizing Your Internship Investment,” provided insights into the mindset of college students and information on how to connect with them. These panels also highlighted banks with successful internship programs. 6. NBA staff is developing an internship toolkit to help member banks build successful intern programs. 7. The creation of a graphic that lays out the many career paths in the banking sector is in progress. We have learned that banking is not a career path but rather a “career jungle gym,” as one Nebraska banker put it. 8. NBA staff are building a website highlighting the important role of banking in the community, the many banking jobs available in the state, an overview of banking salaries and benefits, etc. This site will deliver information targeted to students, teachers and faculty. The NBA Board of Directors and your dedicated team see the items noted above as simply the springboard to successfully showcasing the banking industry as a rewarding, profitable and gratifying career choice. However, for the initiative to be successful, we need every bank and banker to collaborate and actively participate in these activities to engage the next generation. Visit www.nebankers.org/bankonyourfuture to sign up to be notified of Bank On Your Future activities. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to learn more. WALENTINE O’TOOLE, LLP When time is of the essence, experience counts. Walentine O’Toole blends confidence, experience and knowledge with the personal attention you can expect from a regional law firm. www.walentineotoole.com 402.330.6300 11240 Davenport St. • Omaha, NE 68154-0125 In order to keep Nebraska banks competitive in the talent race, they need to provide highquality internship experiences. 10 Nebraska Banker
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