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As our 2024 Summer Intern program draws to a close, we want to take a moment to spotlight some of our exceptional interns. Watch the video to hear Michaelyn Engel, Melina Escareno, and Doriyon Ward discuss their experiences and share insights they’ve gained from the program. To learn more about available opportunities for college or recent graduates, visit fhlbc.com/careers. #FHLBankChicago #Lifeatfhlbc #SummerInterns
Meet Alique Spells—Communications Intern and Filmmaking Camp Leader. Merging his experience in filmmaking and passion for working with youth, Alique and his peers launched a summer camp program aimed at teaching middle schoolers narrative filmmaking. Throughout the summer, Alique has educated Bronzeville students in the art of scriptwriting, acting, cinematography and video editing, with the mission to empower them to produce their own films. Alique has enjoyed working with his students because it has allowed him to empower them by cultivating the skills necessary to further pursue their passions, while also reigniting his own enthusiasm for the craft. Thank you for sharing with us, Alique! Read more about his experience below.
Congratulations to our 2024 Rotational Analyst graduates! This program provides recent college graduates the opportunity to jump start their careers by working directly with various teams to gain on-the-job experience. We look forward to seeing them continue their careers with the Bank and leverage the deep insights they’ve gained during their time in the program.
We had a wonderful time at last week’s FSP Chicago Intern Career Conference. Our interns had the opportunity to explore various career paths within the financial services sector through engaging panel discussions, attending professional development workshops, and networking with peers and leaders from across the industry. Thank you to the panelists, workshop leaders and FSP Chicago for this enriching event!
Our Pride Month Signature Event was a fantastic celebration of learning and community. Our Pride and Allies Employee Resource Group hosted an impactful session with keynote speaker Kim Clark, co-author of an Amazon #1 bestseller and owner of Kim Clark Communications, Inc. Our employees engaged in meaningful discussions and enjoyed a wonderful lunch together. Thank you to all who joined us and made this event truly special!
Today, our Culture Collective Engagement Team came together for a fantastic corporate citizenship opportunity at Torrence Place. This unique property received $720,000 through our Affordable Housing Program (AHP) in 2021 and now provides 48 units of affordable, rental housing to Veterans and individuals with disabilities. Our employees volunteered their time to garden and plant flowers and vegetables, creating a beautiful and welcoming space for residents. Activities like this strengthen our connection to the people we serve and we're grateful for the opportunity to come together as a team to uplift AHP projects in our communities. See more examples of how we're investing in our communities in our latest Impact Report: fhlbc.com/impact
To honor and celebrate Juneteenth, our African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) hosted a wonderful event yesterday filled with fun and learning! Members of the ERG explored the history and significance of the holiday, while our employees networked, played interactive games, and enjoyed some treats. Thank you to everyone who joined us and thank you to our AAERG for coordinating this event. To learn more about our commitment to DEI, visit fhlbc.com/impact!
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we recently hosted a special edition of our Conversations with Cedric series, where we were joined by several local AAPI leaders who discussed innovative housing and economic development strategies to support the communities we serve. Thank you to our Chief Diversity Officer, Cedric D. Thurman, for leading this fantastic conversation, and a special thanks to our panelists Cleo Aquino, President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America - Greater Chicago Chapter, Jae Jin Pak, Coordinator of Community Education for University of Illinois Chicago's Institute on Disability and Human Development, Sangini Brahmbhatt, Director of Development for Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago, and Grace Chan McKibben, Executive Director of Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC), for sharing your valuable insights.
We are so happy to welcome our 2024 Intern Cohort! We look forward to getting to know each of you, and seeing all the amazing work you will accomplish this summer. #FHLBankChicago #LifeatFHLBC #FHLBCInterns
Last week, our newly formed Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) organized a Memorial Day display to provide education on the significance of the holiday. Alongside the display, members of the VERG passed out poppy flower pins, symbolizing sacrifice and courage as we honored the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. We appreciate our VERG members for providing an opportunity to reflect and remember those who have served.
