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Bank of America's commitment to kids is renowned, earning special recognition both locally and nationally. We seek out and underwrite programs supporting children and their special needs.But we don't stop there. Our employees keep current with problems facing our children today, focusing on those we can help solve individually or as a bank.
Youth Job Program:
Launched in 1992, this multimillion dollar commitment has provided employment, mentoring and college planning assistance to almost 400 underserved youth living in the Northwest and state of Virginia. The program, which is completely funded by the bank, was created and introduced by Bank of America associates following former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice's appeal to local businesses to increase their summer hiring of minority youth. Since then, the program has expanded to include students from 15 cities. Students are given jobs at the bank, and they meet weekly with volunteer mentors who help the student live up to their potential and to successfully complete high school.
The Bank of America Youth Job Program has received top honors and awards from a number of organizations:
- Conference Board Best in Class Award (2001)
- National Latino Children’s Institute La Promesa Program Award (2000)
- The Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership (1999)
- Association of Washington Business Community Service Award (1999)
- Anti-Defamation League's Torch of Liberty Award (1999)
- Conference Board Best in Class Award (1998)
- Seattle Youth Involvement — Network Business Award (1998)
- Big Sisters of King County Corporate Leadership Award (1996)
- Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award (1995)
- Pacific Northwest Good Works/Children & Youth Award (1995)
- KCTS/9 Golden Apple Award (1995)
- U.S. Department of Labor Exemplary Volunteer Efforts (1995)
- U.S. Department of Labor Job Training Partnership — Outstanding Corporate Leader (1993)
- Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County — 21st Century Award
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