Bank on It: Providing Work-Based Learning through a Student-Run Bank

Jennifer Glaser, Director/TeacherSilver Creek HS AOF

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NAF Standard 4.2

• Work based learning• Internship completion– The Academy develops a program of

compensated internships for all students

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Silver Creek Career Academy Programs

• Sellersburg, IN• 750 students• 7 academies

– Finance, PLTW Pre-Engineering, PLTW Biomed, IT, Communications, Theatre, Cadet Teaching

• Financial Center, Dragon Depot, Creek Café• B.A.S.E. Camp, Venture Capitalist Luncheon, Chamber of

Commerce Business Expo, Resumes and Interviews, Grand Opening, Job Shadowing, State Conference, Panel of Entrepreneurs, New York City, Internships

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Brief Overview

• Preliminary Steps• How to Train Students• Job Responsibilities• Types of Services• Paperwork Overview• Importance of Electronic Documentation• Finishing the Day• Simulation

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Preliminary Steps

• Shadow a school with a bank• Find a location• Find a partner in a local bank• Utilize your advisory board• Acquire funding

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Training Students

• Interviews• Training Manuals• Simulations• Establish Positions and Chain of Command– Teacher, President, Vice President, Supervisor

(GT), Loan Officer, Teller

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Job Responsibilities

• Teller– Provides all account related services– 4 shifts (during lunches)

• GT (General Teller) / Head Teller• Loan Officer– In charge of loan services (including interest)

• Supervisor• President & Vice President– Checks all paperwork for accuracy, solves

problems

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Services Offered

• Student and Teacher Accounts– Checking and Savings

• Check Cashing• Loans• Make Change

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Importance of Electronic Backup

• Excel Files for All Paperwork– Creates a proficiency for students

• Double Check for Accuracy

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End of Day

• Record Teller Sheets on master settlement• Balance GT• Serves as a double check on tellers• Replenish cash• Prepare for the next day of business

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Review

• Preliminary Steps• How to Train Students• Job Responsibilities• Types of Services• Paperwork Overview• Importance of Electronic Documentation• Finishing the Day• Simulation