Banking and Finance is a high growth industry offering many unique occupations ranging from loan processing to compliance and risk security. With the industry becoming much more skill oriented, potential employees are expected to have the training and knowledge necessary to fill these positions. Harper’s Banking / Finance program provides students with these necessary skills to succeed in any specific field of the banking or financial industry.
The Banking and Finance Apprenticeship is a two-year program that offers flexibility through both online and in-person classes at Harper College. It operates on 8-week semesters allowing apprentices to balance work and academics effectively. Apprentices are scheduled to work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with a dedicated mentor at their hiring company to provide guidance and support. Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved for academic work and class time, ensuring that apprentices have the structure needed to succeed both in their jobs and coursework.
Apprentices who complete the Banking and Finance Apprenticeship earn an A.A.S. Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Management, a certification from the Department of Labor indicating they are fully qualified for their occupation, and at least two years of experience.
Depending on the employer, job functions may include: opening new personal and business accounts; counseling clients on their financial needs; analyzing applicants financial status; credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of processing loans, preparing financial statements, budgets, reports, and projections.
Please note: The following are NOT a guarantee of salary, just an estimated outlook in this industry.