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Bank On It: Wilmington University and Delaware Bankers Association Strike Educational Partnership
Joint agreement encourages continuing education among state's financial workforce
Delaware's banks and financial services firms employ nearly 39,000 people statewide. A new partnership between Wilmington University and the professional organization representing them invites this workforce to continue its education at WilmU.
For the Delaware Bankers Association (DBA), the joint agreement provides an incentive for employees of its member institutions and associates to participate in college-level classes and degree programs at any of Wilmington University's campuses or online. The agreement, forged this summer and effective as of the 2018-19 academic year, also enables DBA-affiliated employers to create new or customized educational programs for their employees through WilmU.
The employees will be eligible to apply to WilmU's degree and certificate programs for free and to receive a 10% tuition discount. They'll also be able to take advantage of WilmU's Credit for Prior Learning transfer program and its many Work Integrated Learning opportunities.
As part of the agreement, Wilmington University becomes an associate member of the DBA and its Delaware Financial Education Association. University faculty will be able to participate in the DBA's Cybersecurity Committee, FinTech Working Group, Compliance Committee, Teach Children to Save Committee, Women Connect Committee, and Strengthening Communities Committee.
Founded in 1895, the Delaware Bankers Association (debankers.com) is a private, not-for-profit trade organization that supports financial firms and institutions that transact business in the state.
About the Delaware Bankers Association
The DBA is a not-for-profit, private trade association that represents its members chartered to do banking business in the State of Delaware. The Association serves in the areas of State and Federal advocacy, education, community outreach, communications and events.
About the Delaware Financial Education Alliance
The DFEA is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial literacy education targeted to persons of low- and moderate-income in the State of Delaware through a variety of educational programs designed to promote economic development and stability. The DFEA is also a provider of quality training programs available to employees of member banks in the financial services industry in Delaware.
About Wilmington University
Wilmington University is one of the fastest growing and most affordable private, nonprofit universities in the region, offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in online and traditional formats. An accredited and respected leader specializing in exemplary student service, Wilmington University offers convenient and flexible options designed to prepare students for success in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Now celebrating its 50th year, the University has never wavered in its mission to offer opportunities to all who wish to transform their lives through quality education. For more information, visit wilmu.edu.
