CAREER
DEVELOPMENT

Training and Leadership Development

At Salem Five, we have been helping our customers and communities for over 160 years. Working with us means being part of a team of talented, passionate individuals with a unified focus on working together to deliver a great customer experience.

Salem Five fosters a workplace that promotes sharing of information, learning and innovative thinking when it comes to providing all employees with a consistent learning experience.

Managers work with employees to help them achieve their career goals. Human Resources partners with employees and managers to put actionable plans in place. The Learning and Development Group brings learning to life. Through on- the- job experience and our learning centers you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to move your career in the right direction.

Both classroom and e-learning based options are available to enable employees to develop the skills for goal achievement. Our learning specialists are excited to work with you!

Some examples of recent professional training and learning opportunities include:

• Internal training -- nearly 20,000 total course completions to date (both instructor-led and online)
• Internal credit training program within credit and commercial departments complemented by attendance at MA Bankers Credit Analyst Apprentice Program (or similar)
• L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, Development) internal leadership training program for aspiring leaders (10-week program)
• 12-month mentor program matching seasoned employees with aspiring leaders
• 150 licenses and certifications across multiple departments/divisions
• 30 different departments participated in 25 conferences
• Memberships to 30+ associations across divisions
• Undergraduate and graduate degree programs reimbursed (max $12,500 per year)