Train for a successful career in banking
BankWork$ connects young adults who have the potential, interest, and willingness to succeed in the financial industry to employers who need their skills. Graduates find a pathway to fulfilling, lasting careers in customer-facing roles in banking, and enjoy stable incomes and benefits.
We partner with local workforce development organizations to run the training programs, and engage banks and financial institutions to match great hires with great jobs.
What to expect
Our free, eight-week training program provides the skills needed for any entry-level banking position with career potential. Positions include teller, customer service representative, relationship banker, and personal banker.
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 hard skills for on-the-job success in banking, and the soft 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. Participants interview for open positions with industry partners, and receive far more personal attention than they might during a standard job fair or online application process.
Eligibility
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.
Standard background checks and other restrictions may apply.

Find a location near you
Please contact our training partners to learn about upcoming BankWork$ classes and registration deadlines.
Bay Area
Fremont Adult and Continuing Education
Michelle Branner
(510) 793-6465
mbranner@fremont.k12.ca.us
Chicago
Sherri Richardson
(773) 772-7170 x 3501
bankworks@associationhouse.org
Denver
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc
Candice Sporhase-White
(303) 386-2936
bankwork$@goodwilldenver.org
“BankWork$ completely changed my life and the lives of my family. I now have a career and a bright future full of opportunities.”
Upcoming classes
Atlanta
TBD
Bay Area
February 8th, 2021
May 3rd, 2021
July 12th, 2021
September 27th, 2021
Chicago
February 8th, 2021
May 24th, 2021
August 30th, 2021
Dallas
February 1st, 2021
April 26th, 2021
July 12th, 2021
September 27th, 2021
Denver
January 11th, 2021
March 29th, 2021
June 21th, 2021
September 13th, 2021
Los Angeles
February 22nd, 2021
May 12th, 2021
August 2nd, 2021
October 20th, 2021
Milwaukee
January 19th, 2021
April 13th, 2021
July 6th, 2021
September 28th, 2021
Philadelphia
January 19th, 2021
April 5th, 2021
June 14th, 2021
Phoenix
January 26th, 2021
April 20th, 2021
July 13th, 2021
October 5th, 2021
Pittsburgh
January 12th, 2021
April 13th, 2021
July 13th, 2021
October 5th, 2021
Portland
January 25th, 2021
April 19th, 2021
July 12th, 2021
October 11th, 2021
Seattle
April 19th, 2021
July 6th, 2021
September 6th, 2021
Tacoma
January 12th, 2021
April 6th, 2021
June 29th, 2021
September 21st, 2021