Bank of America announced July 31 it selected Greenville Technical Charter High school student David Chavez as a member of its 2024 Student Leader program.
Over an eight-week period, Chavez participated in a paid internship with Hispanic Alliance and received financial-education coaching from Bank of America’s Better Money Habits curriculum.
He also joined other program participants, including Hub City Farmers Market Intern Marissa Chandler, in Washington, D.C., for a week-long, all-expenses-paid, national leadership summit to learn how nonprofits, governments and businesses collaborate to meet local needs.
“Bank of America remains committed to creating pathways to success for young adults in the Upstate by connecting them with employment, leadership development and community engagement opportunities,” said Stacy Brandon, president, Bank of America Upstate South Carolina. “Programs like Student Leaders offer meaningful work experiences to help prepare students for higher education and future careers.”
Since 2004, the Student Leaders program has engaged more than 4,500 students and invested $42 million in more than 500 local nonprofits across nearly 100 markets.
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