Bank of Kigali Academy, on Thursday, October 19, celebrated the graduation of 24 students of the second cohort of the Entry-Level Training Programme (ELTP).

The cohort of 24 was selected from best-performing university graduates from fields such as finance, accounting, business, and information technology, among others.

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BK Academy’s programme trains them, over three months, to become part of the bank’s family and lead the bank’s mission in the financial sector.

The graduation ceremony held at Serena Hotel showcased the students’ acquired skills and their many talents that left the bank’s officials amazed at the team.

"This is the highlight of my year 2023,” said Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali, while commending the staff members and trainers who ensured that the training came to fruition.

According to her, the initiative seeks to intentionally build the future of the bank by transmitting and equipping the next generation with knowledge and skills that serve not only the bank’s vision but the country at large.

"This is a big challenge handed back at me of keeping you inspired, growing, and dreaming because we have to make sure that we deserve you. Looking at you, I am positive we are going places,” she said.

The ELTP 2nd cohort representative, Danny Rubayiza said that the team dubbed "Inganji” wants to be the pillar that sustains the lender’s position as the leading bank in the market.

"Our encounters with brilliant entrepreneurs left lasting impressions, teaching us the importance of leadership and ownership in our personal and career development journey.”

The team pledged to put into practice the skills they gained with a customer-centred approach across different fields of delivering quality service.

Every year, BK Academy’s entry-level training programme will train new graduates before joining the bank’s larger team.

Besides the entry-level programme, BK Academy also trained and graduated some of its employees in managerial positions for improvement and advancement of their professional capacity.

The team consisting of employees from different departments were trained in leadership and managerial skills, among many others. They pledged to invest and build an enabling environment that gives room for their colleagues to demonstrate and maximize their potential.

The "Imena” team also showcased a data-driven business model that would enable the bank to cut costs and time when it comes to data handling and making informed decisions across departments.