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First Citizens Bank Supports Workforce Development at 糖心vlog传媒

Aug 08, 2022

Photo: 糖心vlog传媒 Foundation CEO Nancy McKinney, First Citizens鈥 Holt Chetwood, 糖心vlog传媒 President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, 糖心vlog传媒 Commission Chair L. Todd Sease, and 糖心vlog传媒 Foundation Executive Director of Development Tom Schlictman


糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 QuickJobs workforce development program has received a grant from First Citizens Bank. The $50,000 donation will help close the job skills gap and quickly fill open positions in the region.

鈥淚t is tremendous when businesses align their community involvement with our college鈥檚 mission," said 糖心vlog传媒 President Ron Rhames. "Thanks to business leaders like First Citizens, we are able to support more citizens in their journey to family-sustaining jobs and careers.鈥

糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 QuickJobs programs are created, maintained, and modified to provide modern workforce development training in jobs that are vital to the South Carolina economy. Depending on the line of work, a program can be completed in a few weeks or a few months.

鈥淔irst Citizens is pleased to partner with 糖心vlog传媒 to fund scholarships through its QuickJobs program at a time when this effort is truly needed,鈥 said James Bennett, Mid-South Area Executive at First Citizens Bank. 鈥淚t鈥檚 part of our Forever First commitment to our community to join with Midlands Tech and help provide intensive and complete job training support for those who might not otherwise receive an opportunity."

Once students complete a QuickJobs program, they can go on to work in various industries such as business, health care, information technology, skilled trades, and advanced manufacturing.

鈥淎s a bank that works closely with companies of all sizes, First Citizens is glad to participate in this significant effort to support local businesses and bolster the economy by training workers for the jobs of today and tomorrow,鈥 added Holt Chetwood, Mid-South Commercial Banking Manager at First Citizens Bank.

鈥淔irst Citizens鈥 investment in 糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 QuickJobs programs is greatly appreciated,鈥 said 糖心vlog传媒 Foundation CEO Nancy McKinney. 鈥淲e share a strong commitment to helping the Midlands grow a well-trained workforce.鈥

糖心vlog传媒 First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. As the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, First Citizens is continuing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens also operates a nationwide direct bank and a network of more than 550 branches in 22 states, including over 120 in South Carolina. Industry specialists bring a depth of expertise that helps businesses and individuals meet their specific goals at every stage of their financial journey. First Citizens Bank brings together personal service and powerful tools to help customers do more with their money 鈥 and make more of their future.

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糖心vlog传媒 the 糖心vlog传媒 Foundation (糖心vlog传媒F)
The 糖心vlog传媒 Foundation is a 501c3 organization that builds and sustains relationships resulting in charitable gifts that support 糖心vlog传媒.  Gifts and grants to the 糖心vlog传媒F help ensure student access to quality education and training, enhance facilities and equipment, and improve the lives of students, faculty and staff, and the broader Midlands community.