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FREE Professional Development Workshops - Bank of America Community Education
Bank of America is offering FREE professional development workshops designed to help you build essential career skills, boost your confidence, and prepare for success in today's competitive job market.
Why These Workshops Are Perfect for everyone
- 100% FREE - No hidden costs, no catch!
- Online & Convenient - Attend from anywhere
- Real Skills Employers Want - Based on industry needs
- Networking Opportunities - Connect with professionals and peers
- Expert-Led Sessions - Learn from industry professionals
SEPTEMBER 2025
- September 16 - Critical Thinking
- September 17 - Financial Wellness: Economic Mobility Basics
- September 25 - Emotional Intelligence
- October 9 - Communications
- October 14 - Critical Thinking
- October 17 - Financial Wellness: Homeownership
- October 23 - Grow Your Career
- November 5 - Economic Mobility Basics
- November 6 - Communications
- November 11 - Critical Thinking
- November 20 - Emotional Intelligence
- December 2 - Grow Your Career
- December 11 - Communications
- December 16 - Critical Thinking
- December 17 - Financial Wellness: Economic Mobility Next Steps
- Adaptability: Explore and improve your ability to adapt to new and changing circumstances in the workplace.
- Banking Essentials: Understand potential careers in financial services and opportunities at Bank of America.
- Communications: Feel confident when communicating at work to different audiences - from colleagues to clients.
- Critical Thinking: Learn basic concepts of critical thinking, why you need it, and practical tools to improve.
- Customer Interactions: Improve your ability to interact with customers and meet their needs effectively.
- Digital Awareness: Learn about technology used to make life easier at work and stay current with digital trends.
- Economic Mobility Basics: Learn about financial wellness resources to make smart money decisions and plan for your future.
- Emotional Intelligence: Gain skills to better understand your personal actions and those of people around you.
- Grow Your Career: Use best practices and resources to start or expand your career path strategically.
- Teamwork: Understand what it means to work effectively on a team and collaborate successfully.
- Technology Essentials: Raise awareness of information technology concepts and gain insight into new career paths.
- Time Management: Explore key concepts of time management and task prioritization to take control of your day.
- Workplace Conduct: Foster strong working relationships to achieve both personal and professional success.
- Stand Out to Employers - Gain skills that set you apart from other candidates
- Build Confidence - Feel prepared and professional in any work environment
- Network Effectively - Connect with professionals in your field of interest
- Manage Finances - Learn essential money management skills for post-graduation life
- Communicate Professionally - Master workplace communication across all platforms
- Think Critically - Develop problem-solving skills employers value most
Contact: Community_Education@bofa.com
Ready to Level Up Your Career?
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NYS Career Center Events & Recruitment
New York’s Career Centers offer free classes, workshops, job fairs (including virtual), job clubs, and informational sessions on a wide range of topics. They also host recruitments for many companies. These resources are designed to help prepare for your next career step, whether that’s improving your skills, connecting with employers, or learning about the job market.
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ATS Scanner
Most Tech companies use Application Tracking Systems (ATS) that scan resumes for keywords before a recruiter ever sees them. To make sure your resume gets noticed, you can test it against job descriptions.
How to Use
Upload your resume to Jobscan.co alongside a job description to see your match rate.
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Bottomless Closet
Bottomless Closet empowers disadvantaged New York women to enter the workforce and achieve long-term success by providing professional attire, career coaching, and skill-building workshops all free of charge. Each client works one-on-one with a volunteer career coach to select interview-ready clothing, refine resumes, and build interview skills. Ongoing support includes workshops in financial management, professional development, and personal enrichment, helping women gain the confidence, tools, and resources needed for lasting self-sufficiency.
How to Register
Career Gear
Career Gear is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to empowering men to look and feel their best through professional image presentation. They partner with agencies and educational institutions to provide clients and students with the tools, attire, and confidence needed to improve employment outcomes for men entering or re-entering the workforce.
How to Register