What is BankWork$?

BankWork$® helps individuals from under-resourced communities build meaningful careers in banking, through a free, eight-week career training, placement assistance, and ongoing coaching. 

In collaboration with local training partners and employer partners, we connect talent with great careers, and ensure participants and employers thrive. 

Seventy-two percent of BankWork$ graduates remain with their employer after 12 months. We’ve helped launch 5,000+ careers since 2006.

  • Associate Banker 
  • Branch Banker 
  • Client Relationship Consultant 
  • Client Services Representative 
  • Lead Teller 
  • Member Service Consultant 
  • Member Service Representative 
  • Personal Banker 
  • Relationship Banker 
  • Service Banker 
  • Teller 
  • Universal Banker 

About Bankwork$

Unlike other programs that may take a year to complete, our curriculum is covered in eight weeks and was co-developed by employers and community-serving organizations to ensure success.  We engage prospective employers in the community throughout the program to provide industry insight and integrated recruitment opportunities.  

Participants train for success in the financial services industry and beyond. 

Participants learn the industry-specific skills of banking, including cash-handling, fraud detection, and regulations, and the communication and people skills that will serve them in any professional setting, including relationship building and problem solving.  They practice speaking in front of a group, interviewing successfully, and giving and receiving constructive feedback. They are also guided to identify and apply transferable customer-facing skills from past employment to future careers.  

Every graduate has an opportunity to interview with our industry partners. 

At graduation, each graduate is invited to interview for open positions with local industry partners. They receive far more personal attention than they might during a standard job fair or online application process.  They graduate prepared for their first day on the job, with the confidence they can and will succeed, and are supported through mentorship as they grow in their new career.  

What to expect

Our free, eight-week industry-specific career training programs provide the skills needed for any entry-level banking or non-clinical healthcare position with career potential. 

Classes are typically three days per week. Times and days may vary by location.

Getting hired for a lasting career

In our training, participants learn industry-specific skills for on-the-job success, and the communications and people skills needed to succeed as a professional anywhere. They learn how to create a positive impression, build relationships with clients and co-workers, and problem-solve. They practice speaking confidently in front of a group, interviewing successfully, and giving and receiving constructive feedback. Participants are also guided to identify and apply transferable customer-facing skills from past employment to future careers.

After eight weeks of intensive training, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of participants during a combined graduation ceremony and personalized job fair. Graduates are guaranteed an interview with each employer partner, and have ongoing coaching and job placement support. 

Eligibility

For BankWork$ and CareerWork$ Medical, participants must be 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or GED, be fluent in written and spoken English, and have basic computer skills. CareerWork$ reserves the right to decline admission to any program applicant based on the eligibility criteria for the industries we serve.

Standard background checks and other restrictions may apply.

Find a location near you

Please contact our training partners to learn more about upcoming classes and registration deadlines.

BankWork$

Bay Area – BankWork$

Fremont Adult and Continuing Education
Michelle Branner
(510) 793-6465
mbranner@fremont.k12.ca.us

Upcoming Classes:

November 3, 2025 – January 1, 2026

Charlotte/ Concord – BankWork$

Goodwill Industries of Southern Piedmont
Chicarra Jones
(704) 372-3434
bankworks@goodwillsp.org

Upcoming Classes:

September 27 – November 13, 2025

Dallas – BankWork$

Dallas College
Lola Osuma
(214) 860-8550
fosuma@dcccd.edu

Upcoming Classes:

October 6 – December 9, 2025

Denver – BankWork$

Goodwill of Colorado
Kelly Hargrove
(303) 386-2936
bankwork$@goodwillcolorado.org

Upcoming Classes:

September 17 – November 7, 2025

Los Angeles – BankWork$

JVS SoCal 
Julian Hampton
(310) 273-6633 Ext 5439
bankworks@jvs-socal.org

Upcoming Classes:

October 15 – December 17, 2025

Milwaukee – BankWork$

Employ Milwaukee
Adriene Wright
(414) 270-7529
adriene.wright@employmilwaukee.org

Upcoming Classes:

September 30 – November 20, 2025

South Milwaukee – BankWork$

Employ Milwaukee
Latisha Brown
(414) 270-7529
adriene.wright@employmilwaukee.org

Upcoming Classes:

TBD

Pittsburgh – BankWork$

Partner4Work
Anna Marie Mumich
(412) 482-3361
bankworks@eicpittsburgh.org

Upcoming Classes:

September 30 – November 20, 2025

Seattle – BankWork$

YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish
Mercedes Rippel
(253) 736-2301
bankworks@ywcaworks.org

Upcoming Classes:

September 22 – November 14, 2025

S. Puget Sound/Spokane – BankWork$

Career Path Services
Shelley McHugh
(253) 316-3494
smchugh@careerpathservices.org

Upcoming Classes:

October 3 – December 4, 2025

Want to join BankWork$ as a student? Let’s talk!