United Community empowers future leaders through Junior Board of Directors program
"Our Junior Board of Directors program aims to develop the next generation of leaders, not just in the Upstate, but across the entire Southeast. We believe that providing young people with practical knowledge about finance, leadership and community engagement helps create well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to their communities,” said Moryah Jackson, SVP, director of community development and engagement. “By expanding this program to cities in Georgia and North Carolina, we hope to connect more students with their local business communities and give them valuable insights into potential career paths.”
At Legacy Early College in Greenville, 11th and 12th-grade students started the program by sharing their backgrounds and discussing their leadership qualities. This partnership with Legacy Early College provides students with opportunities to learn about financial literacy, leadership development, community service and careers in banking.
Since its inception, the Junior Board of Directors program has involved more than 1,000 students across ten different communities in United’s areas of operation. The program continues to grow, aiming to provide more students with these learning opportunities across the Southeast.
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution that is committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its customers and the communities it serves. United Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services. As of June 30, 2024, United Community Banks, Inc. had $27.1 billion in assets, 203 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. In 2024, United Community became a 10-time winner of J.D. Power’s award for the best customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast region and was recognized as the most trusted bank in the Southeast. In 2023, United was named by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” for the seventh consecutive year and was recognized in the Greenwich Excellence and Best Brands Awards, receiving 15 awards that included national honors for overall satisfaction in small business banking and middle market banking. Forbes has also consistently listed United Community as one of the World’s Best Banks and one of America’s Best Banks. Additional information about United can be found at ucbi.com.
