The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Kansas City Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI) is hosting an event outlining community development opportunities for financial institutions in the Banking Leaders of Tomorrow (BLT) Program launched in August 2024. Presenters will provide an overview of BLT Program, career resources, and insights from financial professionals that benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) students on the path to careers in the financial service industry. Banks will learn how they can receive Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) consideration by supporting the program’s efforts to provide students with classroom instruction on financial education, career readiness, work experience at financial institutions and other banking industry positions.
Presenters:
- Dr. Jocelyn Evans, Associate Dean of Diversity, University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Mary Buche, Vice President and CRA Officer, Academy Bank
- Marla Dickinson, CRA Mortgage Loan Officer, US Bank
- Cristal M Ugarte, Business Development Specialist, Security Bank of Kansas City
- Marisa Martinez, Community Development Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
- Joe Jenen, Associate National Bank Examiner, OCC
- Teresa Green, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CT
Where:
5110 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64110, Bloch Heritage Hall, Suite 410, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, local and state government, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), non-profit organizations, workforce development agencies, and other stakeholders interested in identifying collaborative opportunities that tap into the talent of high-achieving low-income students by providing real-life experiences and a clear and promising career path in the financial professional industry.
Registration Information:
To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Teresa Green at tegreen@fdic.gov.