Welcome to The PA Banker’s Association Career Development & Internship Experience. This professional development opportunity is a collaboration of Centric Bank, Orrstown Bank, Traditions Bank, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Completion of this program leads to a collaborative non-credit certificate from these four institutions. The program includes 15 hours of synchronous online instruction.

For the second year in a row, Shippensburg University will deliver a 10-week, live online series of professional and leadership development sessions for your interns. Topics include emotional intelligence, personal branding, networking, and inclusion and belonging in the workplace. If you would like your interns to participate, please complete this form. June 2023.
- Learners will obtain and gain insight on critical career and professional development foundational skills including DEI, interpersonal skills, communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
- Learners will develop an inclusive leadership style and approach that fits their personal abilities and workplace context.
- Learners will understand a Banking leader’s role in equity and inclusion and sustainable business practices.
JUNE 2022 |
June 2, 1:30 – 3 pm Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace |
Speaker: Dr. Lesli Somerset Talley Associate Director, Office of Career Development Chatham University Resources: 6/2 DEI Session Zoom Recording Diversity and Inclusion in Banking and Work-life |
June 9, 1:30 – 3 pm Emotional Intelligence |
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Shupp Associate Professor – Counseling & College Student Personnel Shippensburg University Resources:6/9 Zoom Recording – Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence and its Impact on Our Work |
June 16, 1:30 – 3 pm Communication/Intentional Listening |
Speaker: Dr. Wendy Kubasko Assistant Professor – Educational Leadership & Special Education Shippensburg University of PA Resources:6/16 Zoom Recording – Communication & Intentional Listening Communication & Intentional Listening |
June 23, 1:30 – 3 pm Leadership Styles |
Speaker: Debra Magnuson, MA Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant Vice President of Talent Management, semi-retired Career Partners International – Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota Resources: 6/23 Zoom Recording – Leadership Styles Leadership Styles |
June 30, 1:30 – 3 pm Time Management & Stress |
Speaker: Dr. Toru Sato Professor – Psychology Shippensburg University of PA Resources: 6/30 Zoom Recording – Stress and Time Management Stress and Time Management |
JULY 2022 |
July 7, 1:30 – 3 pm Networking |
Speakers: Mary Oliveira VP Member Growth and Strategy Chief Experience Officer Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and IndustryAlix Rouby Director of Internships & Experiential Learning Shippensburg University of PA Resources: 7/1 Zoom Recording – Networking 101 Networking 101 |
July 14, 1:30 – 3 pm Group & Team Dynamics |
Speaker: Dr. Tammy Manko Director, Career and Professional Development Center, Academic Affairs Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Resources: 7/14 Zoom Recording – Group Team Dynamics Group and Team Dynamics |
July 21, 1:30 – 3pm Financial Literacy |
Speaker: Duncan Campbell President & CEO Pennsylvania Bankers Association Resources: Financial Literacy Presentation.pdf |
July 28, 1:30 – 3pm Problem Solving & Decision Making |
Speaker: Jocelyn Clippinger Director of Student Success Messiah University Resources: Problem Solving and Decision Making |
AUGUST 2022 |
August 4, 1:30 – 3 pm Career Readiness |
Speakers: Victoria M. Kerr Director Career, Mentoring, and Professional Development Center Shippensburg University of PA Resources: 8/4 Zoom Recording – Are You Career Ready? Are You Career Ready? Building your Personal Brand and Communicating Career Readiness |
Graduation Week of August 10, 2022 |
JUNE 2023 |
June 1, 1:30 – 3 pm Leadership Styles |
Speaker: Dr. Malaika Turner Resources: |
June 8, 1:30 – 3 pm Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace |
Speaker: Dr. Lesli Somerset Talley Associate Director, Office of Career Development Chatham University Resources: |
June 15, 1:30 – 3 pm Leadership and Business Etiquette |
Speaker: Dr. Allison Carey Resources: |
June 22, 1:30 – 3 pm Communication and Intentional Listening |
Speaker: Dr. Wendy Kubasko Assistant Professor – Educational Leadership & Special Education Shippensburg University of PA Resources: |
June 29, 1:30 – 3 pm Time Management & Stress |
Speaker: Dr. Toru Sato Professor – Psychology Shippensburg University of PA Resources: |
JULY 2023 |
July 6, 1:30 – 3 pm Networking |
Speakers: Mary Oliveira VP Member Growth and Strategy Chief Experience Officer Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry Resources: |
July 13, 1:30 – 3 pm Group & Team Dynamics |
Speaker: Dr. Tammy Manko Director, Career and Professional Development Center, Academic Affairs Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Resources: |
July 20, 1:30 – 3pm Emotional Intelligence |
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Shupp Associate Professor – Counseling & College Student Personnel Shippensburg University Resources: |
July 27, 1:30 – 3pm Problem-Solving & Decision Making |
Speaker: Jocelyn Clippinger Director of Student Success Messiah University Hayley Anderson Interim Associate Director of Career Development Shippensburg University Resources: |
AUGUST 2023 |
August 4, 1:30 – 3 pm Are You Career Ready? Building Your Brand |
Speakers: Victoria M. Kerr Director Career, Mentoring, and Professional Development Center Shippensburg University of PA Resources: |
Graduation Week of August 10, 2023 |