Internships are often viewed as the bridge between academics and the real-world experience. They offer invaluable opportunities for young professionals to gain practical skills and insights in diverse careers. Granted, the corporate world is highly competitive and fresh graduates often struggle to get their foot in the door. This is mainly because they lack the experience and skills that are needed to make an entry and excel in said world. The corporate world is face paced and highly demanding and only accommodates professionals who are high achievers, multi-talented and ambitious. It is not for the faint heated.
In a bid to address this issue, NCBA Bank has developed the ‘Go-Getter Internship Programme’ which provides fresh graduates with an opportunity to take a leap forward and embark on a journey towards achieving their dreams. Those who join the programme are able to gain experience in various areas of the bank, including retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, human resources ( HR) , finance and regional business. The programme has been successful in launching careers of many young professionals.
An intern’s testimonial
Last year, the bank had forty five interns. Their experience at NCBA was memorable. Sarah Danga, one of the interns at the projects department, has been involved in numerous projects and has seen a significant change in herself. “My greatest lesson has been: believing in myself and team work,” Sarah shares adding that NCBA has acted as her springboard into the corporate world.
Welcoming a new cohort
This year, the bank has on boarded a new group – 2024 NCBA Go – Getter interns – on an exhilarating journey of growth, learning and success in a fast paced environment. The programme runs for eight months, during which interns are assigned to various units across the business operations. It kicked off on Tuesday, April 23rd on a very high note. The interns were all in high spirits and eager to hone their skills. In their first day, they met new people and learnt new things as they got ready to grow professionally.
During their internship, they will learn more about the special NCBA Go Getter culture that makes the programme to stand out. By and large, they will leverage different fields of the bank and acquire experience that will come in handy in their career growth.
Significantly, the programme celebrates diversity. Interns come from different backgrounds and bring fresh perspectives, making the workplace lively and exciting.