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OU students selected for OBA summer internship program
Contact: Margo Ward OU students selected for OBA summer internship program NORMAN, OK – Five university students are working at banks in the Edmond and Oklahoma City areas this summer as participants in the 2010 Oklahoma Bankers Association (OBA) Summer Intern Program. The OBA Intern Program is a project jointly sponsored by the OBA, the University of Oklahoma College of Business and the Oklahoma State University College of Business. The purpose is to provide intensive, practical training for Oklahoma's most promising students. By working together, Oklahoma's banking and educational institutions can produce strong leaders for our industry and state. The interns from OU and participating banks are: The internships range from 10 to 12 weeks and they receive a monthly salary from the bank during the internship. This summer, the OBA is sponsoring a total of 11 interns at 9 state banks. “Both students and the participating banks receive substantial benefits from the OBA intern program,” said Janis Reeser, OBA executive vice president for education. “Students gain valuable experience and assistance in determining future career paths, while the banks receive additional manpower during the summer months when regular employees take vacations.” The OBA conducts more than 70 educational programs and seminars each year, which touch more than 5,000 bankers across the state. The Association represents approximately 260 banks across the state, and serves as the primary advocate for the banking industry. It's also heavily involved in fraud training and prevention as well as legal and compliance services and communication for its member banks. # # # |