Delgado Launches Finance Institute at West Bank Campus

April 23, 2019

Delgado and Algiers Development District, in partnership with four local banks, launched the Finance Institute today, providing new pathways for student success in the competitive financial sector.

The celebration at the Delgado Community College West Bank Campus included presentations from guest speakers, and a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Institute’s four founding bank partners: Fifth District Savings Bank, Gulf Coast Bank, Investar and Regions Bank.

Delgado students attending the event numbered 74.

The Finance Institute’s purpose is to deliver employability skills and meet the banking industry’s job demands. Goals of the Institute include: technical training to develop expertise through industry-aligned course offerings, internships, certifications and services that support employability and success through career advising and coaching, online resources, resume preparation, mock interviews and workshops.

Dr. Mark McLean
Dr. Mark McLean introduces the Finance Institute and its partners during the ceremony.
Finance Institute Launch
A large number of students, faculty, staff and industry partners attended the West Bank Campus event.