Emerging Bank Leaders
Training for Emerging Bank Leaders
Find a full list of in person and virtual events on our event calendar.
Executive Leadership Institute
For over a decade, the VBA’s Executive Leadership Institute
(ELI), a 5-month leadership development program for highly
motivated and high potential bankers who are currently in or
progressing toward a senior level position, has been known for
its intense level of connection, learnings and peer relationships
that are fostered by its in-person format and deep content.
Management Development Program
The Management Development Program is a five-month program designed for entry level bankers who have developed a passion for banking, want to enhance their knowledge of the business of banking, and who are motivated to excel in their career and reach their full potential.
VBA Women’s Mentorship Pilot Program
Knowledge. Empowerment. Motivation. Connection
As part of our overall diversity and inclusion efforts, the VBA has created the Women’s Mentorship Pilot Program to assist our member banks with preparing the talented women within your banks for future senior leadership positions.
ABA-Wharton Emerging Leaders Certificates
The ABA offers three certificate programs featuring preeminent Wharton faculty that provide top-notch training for emerging leaders.
ABA/VBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
Co-hosted by the American Bankers Association
VBA and the American Bankers Association are joining together to launch their first-ever virtual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit for bankers nationwide. This event is an important part of continuing a meaningful dialogue on fostering positive change in the industry. Sponsored by ABA associate member Ncontracts®, the value-packed program will help bankers cultivate a network of peers to share DEI leading practices and explore new opportunities and initiatives for their own institutions. The goal? To equip bankers all over the country with tools to mitigate systemic biases and foster greater inclusion for those disadvantaged by age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender or other identity factors.
Back to School at the VBA
One day seminar for bankers interested in financial literacy
This one-day program is designed to provide training to bankers interested in making a difference in economic and financial education in their local communities.
Accounting Peer Group (Roanoke)
Co-hosted by Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C.
VIRTUAL Women in Banking Conference
One-day conference designed for women in the financial industry
This conference is designed for all women involved in the financial industry who would like to participate in engaging and thought provoking sessions on finding success in the industry.