Atlantic Union Bank (AUB) is committed to enhancing and improving the communities where our customers live, work and play. Our culture of giving back allows us to engage with our Teammates and partners to fulfill our mission of enriching the lives of the people and communities we serve.
To better serve our communities and extend opportunities to all, Atlantic Union Bank offers two internship programs that help college students gain the foundational skills and experience to start a professional network.
Future Impact Makers Internship Sponsorship Grant
We created the Future Impact Makers Internship Sponsorship Grant as an initiative to support pay equity and workforce development for low-to-moderate income students within the community-based sector. Our goal is to support organizations in removing barriers to these critical professional opportunities for students in higher education regardless of economic status.
We seek out community-based organizations within our footprint and provide awardees with financial support through grant dollars, as well as professional support, by allowing them to develop an internship program for their organization. Funds from this grant are designated for an hourly wage paid to the student(s) who receive an internship opportunity (a minimum of $15 per hour) and for professional development opportunities like attending conferences.
The program has proven to be so successful over the years that we’re able to double the number of awardees in 2024 from 15 to 30. The Future Impact Makers grant not only allows organizations to provide jobs for students but also increases awareness of career pathways within Atlantic Union Bank.
Enterprise Internship Program
In 2017, Atlantic Union Bank established the Enterprise Internship Program to provide professional development opportunities for college students and help them gain practical work experience. The program offers valuable professional career experience through strategic work assignments and meaningful projects, empowering talented undergraduate and graduate students to explore a range of career opportunities within the banking industry. Atlantic Union Bank leaders provide training and mentoring throughout the student’s experience with the intention to develop and recruit college students looking to pursue careers in banking and the financial industry. Atlantic Union Bank partners with academic institutions that prioritize inclusion within their student populations, reflecting our commitment to providing equal opportunities for all students. An award winning internship awarded a Top Employer for Interns for 2024 and 2025 by Virginia Talent Opportunity Partnership.
While this program is headed by our Manager of Inclusive Culture & Engagement, our Enterprise Internship program exemplifies our commitment to collaboration, spanning ten weeks of cross-functional engagement across three lines of business and seven departments. This initiative serves as clear evidence of our dedication to shared objectives and collaborative impact.