While many companies have either stopped or limited their internship programs due to the pandemic, Fifth Third has kept its internship and 2-year leadership programs running, and the Bank continues to provide educational and career development programming for its college recruits.
Some of these activities have included Hosetta Coleman, senior vice president, university relations, sharing success tips with students on the Internship Show podcast; the Bank joining the HBCU Partnership Challenge, a bipartisan congressional effort to connect HBCUs with companies that recruit from them; continuing to participate in a variety of college career fairs and virtual campus events, and hosting a virtual luncheon and presentation where Bank interns and leadership participants connected with Bank executives and leaders. Earlier in October, the Bank hosted a virtual information session where students from HBCUs could learn about the leadership program opportunities and later in the month, two additional activities will be hosted:
October 21st from 11:30am EST to 1:00pm EST
Dr. William Pickard – Virtual Book Tour
Fifth Third Bank will host a virtual book tour with William F. Pickard, Ph.D. who is Chairman and Executive Founder of GAA Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, GAA New Ventures, Co-Managing Partner MGM Grand Detroit Casino, CEO of Bearwood Management McDonald’s and co-owner of five Black-owned newspapers. Dr. Pickard is also creating a new generation of entrepreneurs with Millionaire Moves – Seven Proven Principles of Entrepreneurship: Vision/Attitude, Opportunity, Relationships, Talent/Skillset, Financial, Failure and Faith. Dr. Pickard will share his principles that anyone can use to become a successful entrepreneur. He will also share an overview of his best-selling book and answering live questions from students. All students who attend will receive a free copy of his book, courtesy of Fifth Third! Register at https://bit.ly/30aWzwl
October 28th from 11:30am EST – 1:00pm EST
Banking While Black: The Next Generation of Leadership
Fifth Third Bank’s multicultural recruitment team, current leadership program participants and recent leadership program alumni will highlight the experiences of African American young professionals at the Bank. This discussion will be centered around leadership program opportunities and how to navigate Corporate America as a Black professional.
