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First Commonwealth Bank

  • Accounting & Business Administration
  • Information Technology

First Commonwealth Bank's mission is to improve the financial lives of neighbors and their businesses. To do that, they are driven by core values that shape the culture of the workplace and every customer interaction, whether that is in person, on the phone, online or in the app.

First Commonwealth Bank

First Commonwealth Bank
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Q&A with First Commonwealth Bank

WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?

Our customer-focused teams work hard every day to give our customers the best possible experience and to equip those customers with the tools and knowledge to pursue a more confident financial life.

WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?

We take pride in being inclusive, which means we value and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, points of view, talents, and capabilities.

HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?

When First Commonwealth Bank moved into the area in 2019, we began searching for local colleges to build relationships with. Although connections were held up during the pandemic, we were able to finally connect in 2023, and begin attending events and learning more about the offerings for students at Penn College.

WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?

As our industry moves to more remote capability, we often are searching for those who have a major in IT course studies. Even though we are based in Indiana, Pa, these remote capabilities expand our workforce. So far, we are still in the beginning stages of connecting with Penn College, but spoke with many talented individuals at the most recent event we attended.

WHAT QUALITITES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI?

Like our mission states, we are driven by our core values. Our customer-focused teams work hard every day to give our customers the best possible experience and to equip those customers with the tools and knowledge to pursue a more confident financial life. Integrity drives our decisions each day, choosing to do what is right and communicating openly and honestly. We are committed to excellence, because our customers can only succeed in their financial lives when we are pursuing excellence every day, whether we work in the back office or are advising our customers' on their financial planning. Accountability matters. We own outcomes. We empower our people. We deliver results. We are looking for employees who share the same focus as our organization.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?

Penn College offers numerous career tracks in many industries, and have many courses to offer. Our partnership with Penn College allows First Commonwealth Bank to meet with potential business oriented students looking for a lasting career.
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"As the point of contact for local recruitment on behalf of First Commonwealth Bank, I look forward to the partnership with Penn College. This partnership will allow us to meet with students and help them better understand what opportunities the industry of banking can provide for them."

Nichole Leskoven

Officer/Senior HR Representative

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