Student Tribune
MCC, ESL Federal Credit Union Create "Earn-to-Learn" Pathway to Banking, Financial Services Careers
MCC and ESL Federal Credit Union announce a new earn-and-learn experience
especially for business and accounting students interested in banking and
financial services careers. The ESL/MCC
Scholars program offers paid positions, mentoring and additional financial
support to students working towards an MCC associate degree. The program
reflects MCC's mission to inspire and offer college-to-career pathways to
students and ESL's commitment to build a pipeline of diverse talent for the
financial services industry.
Today through Oct. 31. 2017, interested MCC students may apply online www.esl.org/SCHOLARS) to be considered
for the program. Qualified students must be enrolled full-time in an MCC
business-related degree program during the Spring 2018 semester, maintain a
minimum GPA of 2.5, and be able to work in the United States on a permanent
basis. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented backgrounds
in the financial services industry.
Up to five students will be selected to participate in November, with
orientation and training beginning in January 2018. Participating students will
receive a part-time, paid teller position at ESL's corporate headquarters or at
a local branch and receive $1,000 for each semester in which they participate
(up to four semesters). Benefits also include professional skill development
opportunities, mentoring and exposure to a variety of career paths. Students
have the option to obtain academic credit for their work experience. Based on
individual student needs, additional support provided by Single Stop at MCC
will help students overcome barriers to success and maximize the learning
experience.
"We're very excited about this new 'earn and learn' scholars program that
not only helps talented MCC students afford the cost of their college
education, but also provides a unique employment pathway opportunity to those
interested in a career in banking," said Maureen Wolfe, senior vice president,
Human Resources & Community Relations, ESL Federal Credit Union. "It's a
win-win for both the students and ESL."
"The ESL/MCC Scholars program will undoubtedly inspire MCC business students
and help them confirm their career interests and future goals," said MCC Vice
President of Student Services Lloyd Holmes, Ph.D. "We value and appreciate ESL
Federal Credit Union's interest and investment in our talented students as
prospective employees."
The long-term goal of the program is to retain the students upon graduation
from MCC through either full-time employment at ESL or as they work part-time
while pursuing their bachelor's degree at a local institution (with help from
ESL's tuition reimbursement program). "We anticipate hiring a new cohort of
five students annually to build a robust pipeline of prepared and
high-potential diverse talent well positioned for success and long-term careers
at ESL," Wolfe added. Wolfe serves as a director on the MCC Foundation Board of
Directors.
Employees, board members and immediate family members (living in the same
household) of ESL, ESL Investment Services, LLC, and ESL Trust Services, LLC,
are not eligible for the program.
For more information, contact MCC's Career and Veteran Services Office at
292.2248, jobsearch@monroecc.edu,
or ESL recruitment@esl.org.
Attached Files:
ESL MCC Scholars Event Flyer.pdf
Mayo, Michelle
Career and Veteran Services
10/05/2017