Prepare for the Future of Banking Leadership

The financial sector is evolving, and the demand for skilled professionals is rising:

  • Economic Expansion: More businesses mean more financial transactions.
  • Retirement of Baby Boomers: Leadership roles in banking and lending are being vacated with no succession plan in place for experienced bankers to fill these critical roles.
  • Complexity of Financial Transactions: Professionals must navigate regulations, governance, risk, and global finance.


Industry Trends

  • Commercial loan demand is rising (Federal Reserve, 2024).
  • Businesses need financing for equipment and growth.
  • Commercial real estate loans have doubled from 2012 to 2024.


In High Demand

There are 75,100 financial manager openings per year. Who will fill them?

  • Financial Managers: 17% projected job growth (2023–2033, BLS).
  • Securities & Financial Services: 7% job growth (2023–2033, BLS).
  • Investment Banking: Demand is increasing as global markets expand.

     

Learn More

Contact Missy Orlando, assistant vice president, strategic partnerships & workforce/business development at 610-413-8300 or Missy.Orlando@¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.edu.

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Accelerate AU
Banking Academy
Industry-Led Program Design
This academy is built by banking leaders, for banking leaders.

ADVISORY & STEERING COMMITTEE
• Fulton Financial Corp: Jeff Rush, Meg Mueller
• Customers Bank: Dick Ehst, Tim Romig
• Tompkins Vist Bank: Ginger Kunkel, Jim Whitton
• Murphy McCormack Capital Advisors: Bob McCormack

EXPERT CONTENT CURATORS
• Senior executives from Customers Bank, M&T Bank, Visions FCU, Orrstown Bank and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ University
Attendees chat at an ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Comeback event.
Cost
• Program Investment: $20,000 | 24 months ($10,000/year)
• Up to 3 leaders per institution (staggered start)
• Senior leadership mentorship
• Hands-on project for bank growth

Return on Investment:

✔ Future-Proof Bank Leadership
✔ Stronger Relationship & Sales Skills
✔ Completed Project Driving Bank Success
✔ A Competitive, Skilled Workforce
Banking Academy
Curriculum & Learning Experience
Skills That Drive Success:

✔ Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Development
✔ Relationship & Sales Mastery
✔ Commercial Banking & Corporate Responsibility
✔ Compliance & Governance

• Learning Approach: Case Studies & Online Learning
• Keynote Speakers: Federal Reserve, PA Banking Secretary, Investment Leaders
• Cohort-Based: Interactive in-class & online collaboration
Drone Academy
Accelerate AU
Accelerate AU by ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ University delivers cutting-edge non-credit certificate programs designed to equip professionals with evolving skills for thriving in rapidly evolving industries.