PA Bankers: Career & Leadership Skills Academy
Welcome to the Student Resources page for the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Career and Leadership Skills Academy, a collaborative professional development program offered by the Pennsylvania Bankers Association and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
Here you’ll find everything you need to stay engaged and successful throughout the Academy. Whether you’re looking to revisit session materials, complete a make-up assignment, or connect with support services, this page is your go-to hub.
Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to your program coordinator, Mary Angela Baker at mabaker@ship.edu. We’re here to support your success!
🔗 Program Materials & Recordings
| June 5 | Leadership Styles | Dr. Malaika Turner |
Slide Deck: Leadership Styles – PBA Career & Leadership Academy June 5 2025 |
| June 12 | Promoting Belonging in the Workplace | Dr. Lesli Somerset Talley |
Slide Deck: Diversity_and_Inclusion_for_Pa_Bankers-_6.11.25 Additional Resources |
| June 18 | Leadership and Business Etiquette | Dr. Allison Carey |
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| June 26 | Time and Stress Management | Dr. Toru Sato |
Slide Deck: TimeStressManagement 2025 |
| July 3 | HOLIDAY – NO CLASS | Slide Deck Additional Resources – – _ |
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| July 10 | Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Matthew Shupp | Slide Deck Additional Resources – – _ |
| July 17 | Group and Team Dynamics | Dr. Tammy Manko | Slide Deck Additional Resources – – _ |
| July 24 | Communication and Intentional Listening | Dr. Wendy Kubasko | Slide Deck Additional Resources – – _ |
| July 31 | Are You Career Ready? Building Your Brand | Victoria Kerr | Slide Deck Additional Resources – – _ |
| August 7 | Networking | Alix Rouby | Slide Deck Additional Resources – – _ |
| August 11 | Graduation | Slide Deck Additional Resources – – _ |
Program Guidebook
Support Resources
🧾 Make-Up Assignments
Missed a session? You may submit one make-up reflection. Watch the recorded session, discuss the session’s discussion questions with your supervisor, and write a 300–400 word reflection paper. Email it to Mary Angela Baker (mabaker@ship.edu) within one week of the recording’s posting.
✨ Career Center Services
Need help with your resume or LinkedIn profile? Contact the Shippensburg University Career Center for personalized support:
📞 717-477-1484 | 📧 career@ship.edu
Mention your participation in the Career and Leadership Skills Academy when you reach out.
🧠 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
Support for DEIA-related questions or concerns is available.
Contact:
Dr. Manuel Ruiz, Assistant VP for Inclusion and Belonging
📧 MRuiz@ship.edu | ☎ 717-477-1161
💬 Zoom & Etiquette
All sessions are hosted on Zoom. Use the following link to join:
🔗 Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 994 3016 8435
Please review our Zoom Etiquette Guide to ensure a respectful and professional virtual learning environment.
