In Person - Human Resources
Training for Human Resources Professionals
Find a full list of in-person and virtual events on our event calendar.
2021 Pathways to Connect & Protect
An Event for Marketing, Human Resources, Retail Banking, Training, Security, Enterprise Risk Management, Operations and Technology, and Compliance Professionals
Grab your map and join us on a journey of learning and discovery on the Pathways to Connect & Protect 2021. Choose your destination (track) and hit the road (Zoom). At each pit stop (session) in your journey, you will connect with other travelers (attendees) and tour guides (industry experts) and uncover new ideas, trends and developments in banking. All roads lead to your final destination – an in-person (COVID rules permitting) block party at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in September. There will be food, music, business sessions and the opportunity to see your friends and colleagues in person from a safe physical distance.
Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management
The premiere, multidimensional educational experience in banking
Through the use of highly qualified instructors and a challenging curriculum, the VBA School of Bank Management is designed to provide a multi-dimensional educational experience in banking. Upon completion of three one-week summer sessions and eight home study problems, students will have developed a range of skills that should both enhance current performance and qualify them as candidates for advancement.
ABA/VBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
Co-hosted by the American Bankers Association
Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace is more pressing than ever. The annual VBA/ABA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit will fit your bank’s needs—no matter where you are on your DEI journey. During the Summit, you’ll hear insights from the experts and gain tangible strategies for implementing change. Join bankers nationwide each year for this important event.
Back to School at the VBA (Virtual)
Seminar for bankers interested in financial literacy
This two-day, virtual seminar is designed to provide training to bankers interested in making a difference in economic and financial education in their local communities.
VBA Leadership Conference
Premier educational event for emerging bank leaders in Virginia
This conference is designed for emerging banking leaders and members of the Virginia Bankers Association Emerging Bank Leaders (EBL) group. This conference will give Emerging Bank Leaders the opportunity to share ideas and network with peers from across the state. You do not have to be an EBL member to attend.
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.
VBA Internship Program (Virtual)
The VBA is committed to providing banks with the resources needed to build and develop strong teams of banking professionals. This past summer, five banks participated in the virtual VBA Internship Program across the Commonwealth, hosting 27 students from different colleges and universities. Based on the feedback we received from the interns at the end of the summer, 100% said that the internship made them more interested in the banking industry.