We encourage our employees to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to expand and enrich their current opportunities and/or alter their career direction with Zions. Professional growth at Zions may take many different forms, including the following:
- Education assistance programs that assist in developing job-related skills and knowledge at colleges and universities.
- Internal/external workshops and seminars to capture new advancements in the industry.
- Cross-training in other department functions, and/or promotion to more responsibility.
Community Development
At Zions, we are committed to building and developing the communities where we live and work. We are involved in a variety of projects and programs designed to build our communities. These programs include the following:
- Construction loans to nonprofit housing developments or agencies to build quality moderate- and low-income family housing.
- Loans to minority- and women-owned small businesses.
- Loans guaranteed in part by the Small Business Administration.
- Community development loans to projects that focus on the needs of moderate- and low-income neighborhoods.
Furthermore, Zions encourages employees to participate and take leadership roles in appropriate community activities and organizations. In 2006, Zions employees contributed over 60,000 volunteer hours to various noteworthy projects throughout our communities.
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