It’s All Coming Up Roses

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Regions Bank's Technology, Operations, Digital and Data interns participated in a volunteer event at Avondale Park in Birmingham, Alabama, as part of the bank's 'What A Difference A Day Makes' program. The event, held on National Intern Day (July 25), involved light landscaping around the park's rose garden. This initiative was coordinated with Friends of Avondale Park, a volunteer organization that supports the city's Parks and Rec department.

The internship program aims to introduce students to Regions' culture and values, including community involvement. Despite inclement weather, the interns demonstrated teamwork and enthusiasm. The experience is part of Regions' Emerging Talent program, which often leads to full-time employment opportunities for graduates.

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• Demonstrates corporate social responsibility through community engagement
• Provides interns with diverse experiences beyond traditional work tasks
• Potential pipeline for future full-time employees through the Emerging Talent program

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• None.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 21, 2024 / Regions Bank

Regions interns clean up Avondale Park's garden during volunteer event.

By Kyndle Huey

Regions' Technology, Operations, Digital and Data interns have spent the summer honing their skills in cybersecurity, infrastructure, analytics and … landscaping?!

"Our internship program is more than just a way for college students to gain work experience, it's also an opportunity for us to introduce them to Regions' culture and values, which includes putting people first and enjoying life," said Viviana Valenzuela, Technology, Operations, Digital, and Data Emerging Talent Program Manager.

"One way we do this is this is by introducing What A Difference A Day Makes, Regions' volunteer program, and volunteering with a local organization."

So, on July 25 for National Intern Day, the interns came together at Birmingham, Alabama's Avondale Park to do some light landscaping around the park's rose garden. The effort was coordinated with Friends of Avondale Park, a volunteer organization with over 150 members that supplements the work of the City of Birmingham's Parks and Rec department to care for one of the most unique and widely used parks in the city.

Our internship program is more than just a way for college students to gain work experience, it's also an opportunity for us to introduce them to Regions' culture and values, which includes putting people first and enjoying life.

Viviana Valenzuela, Technology, Operations, Digital, and Data Emerging Talent Program Manager

"The day's terrific work with a group of volunteers from Regions allowed us to do necessary mulching and care to nurture this rose garden through the warmest months of summer," said John Forney, president of the board of Friends of Avondale Park and longtime neighborhood resident.

"We enjoyed working with the interns, who were a willing and impressive group. They immediately formed teams and coordinated efforts among themselves. I quickly learned that their abilities, friendliness and eagerness to contribute exceeded my expectations."

Despite the day's inclement weather, the group's sunny attitude helped make the day a success.

"I collaborated with my intern friends and everyone came together and helped out the community," said Brooks Trebeje. "I really enjoyed my time."

Part of Regions' Emerging Talent program, the internship program offers college students the chance to gain invaluable knowledge of our workplace and culture, and many go on to start their professional journey as full-time Regions associates after graduation.

Read more about Regions' associates and their volunteer work in our communities

• Hometown Heroes

• Building a Foundation of Possibilities

• Regions Bank Teams Celebrate Financial Literacy Month by Sharing the Good

View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Regions Bank on 3blmedia.com.

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Spokesperson: Regions Bank
Website: https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/regions-bank
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SOURCE: Regions Bank

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FAQ

What volunteer activity did Regions Bank interns participate in on National Intern Day 2024?

Regions Bank interns participated in light landscaping around the rose garden at Avondale Park in Birmingham, Alabama, on July 25, 2024, as part of the bank's 'What A Difference A Day Makes' volunteer program.

How does Regions Bank's internship program contribute to its corporate culture?

Regions Bank's internship program introduces college students to the company's culture and values, including putting people first and community involvement, through work experience and participation in volunteer activities.

What is the potential career path for Regions Bank interns after graduation?

Many interns from Regions Bank's Emerging Talent program go on to start their professional careers as full-time Regions associates after graduation, providing a pipeline for future employees.