LEAD Program at TowneBank
The LEAD Program is a three-year management development program at TowneBank built specifically for new talent to our organization. It provides the opportunity to learn about the foundations of financial services, as well as, leadership positions at TowneBank, immersed in our culture of caring. The program positions young professionals for future management roles and life-long career success. We believe that recruiting diverse talents with unique experiences inspires innovation and promotes success for the entire Towne family.
Career Tracks Available:
- Retail and Private Banking
- Commercial Banking
- Towne Financial Services - mortgage or insurance
- Specialized enterprise support services such as technology, risk management, accounting, audit, and more!
Virginia Tech
September 5
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 North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University September 11
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 Virginia Commonwealth University September 17
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 Finance Night University of Virginia September 19
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 North Carolina Central University September 19 |
 Christopher Newport University September 24 |
 James Madison University September 24
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 East Carolina University September 25
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 Hampton University September 26
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 Randolph-Macon College September 26
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 North Carolina State University September 27
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 In Person Norfolk State University October 2
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 Old Dominion University October 3 |
 Appalachian State Univeristy October 3 |
Virtual Norfolk State University October 9 |
 High Point University October 22 |
 Leadership Conference East Carolina University October 24
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 Virginia State Univeristy October 30 |
Old Dominion University October 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please apply here. All applications will be taken through this posting only.
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As a LEAD Program Associate, you will be able to:
- Build professional networks
- Receive mentoring from previous program graduates and executives
- Participate in employee resource groups
- Engage with local community organizations
- Receive competitive pay and benefits (including medical, dental, 401k, and more)
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To meet all program prerequisites, applicants must:
- Acquire a completed bachelor's degree by August 2025
- Educational coursework required:
- Accounting: financial and managerial
- Economics
- Computer skills for business (spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc.)
- Preferred additional coursework:
- Introduction to Finance
- Commercial Banking or Money and Banking
- Statistics
- Business Information Technology
- Marketing
- Authorization to work in US on a full-time basis without additional sponsorship
- Have participated in a university leadership or honors program
- Are active in their community
- Showcase initiative, have a great work ethic and leadership experience
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Please complete our online application and submit the following components:
- Resume with cover letter
- Copy of unofficial transcript(s)
- Typed single page essay that outlines your strengths, attributes, and skills
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Learning opportunities will include:
- Participation in classroom and online learning, job rotations, special projects, group activities, and community volunteerism
- Presentation skills
- Advanced communication training
- Business etiquette and ethics
- Financial management
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The fall application deadline for the July 2025 class is October 18, 2024. First-round HR interviews will be held virtually in October and November. The second round of Executive Panel interviews will be held in person in December.
Spring application dates will be announced in 2025.
Meet our Program Manager
"The LEAD Associates impress me each day. I am a proud witness of what they accomplish as they grow in their careers. The teams I work with are incredible. What we achieve at TowneBank through our collective efforts is astounding."
Contact our Team
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