St. Mary’s students ‘Job Shadow’ at Absa Bank

Students of St. Mary ‘Job Shadow’ at Absa Bank

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023 9:54 p.m

The head office of Absa Bank on Accra’s main thoroughfare High Street was an interesting sight on International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023.

A group of students from St. Mary in Accra has attended a session with women leaders of the bank on how digital technology can propel academic and professional careers.

This is a special session organized by the Bank in association with school authorities, as part of activities to mark the International Women’s Day, which is under the theme, “DigitAll – Innovation and Technology for equality.” Excited students also had the opportunity to “job shadow” with the bank’s technology and Enablement team for nearly four hours. They are taken through business operations, decision making and how the technology team supports the overall function and efficiency of the bank.

Like most leading global banks, Absa is a strong promoter of diversity and inclusion; and sustaining the relevance of women’s leadership. With an equal ratio of men to women at the bank’s senior leadership level, Absa is an example.

Commenting after the session, Nana Essilfuah Tamakloe, Director of Marketing and Corporate Relations at Absa bank said, “Digital innovation is an important driver to give women more access to equal opportunities and success, and I am proud to say that Absa is leading the charge. this area. I’m happy that we can give students from St. The involvement gives me hope for the future of women’s leadership.

Absa Bank has a strong focus on women’s leadership and inclusion, as part of its citizenship agenda. This includes, delivering consumer education and financial literacy programs through accredited training partners to empower women to make choices and improve their lives through responsible personal financial management.

President of the Women’s Network Forum at Absa bank, Audrey Abakah said “As women, we have unique perspectives and ideas that are just waiting to be heard. And we must use the power of our voices to speak up and make ourselves heard. It is up to us to drive innovation in the workplace and community and this is one example.

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