I’m proud of the work Bank of America does in the community to make lives better. We’re particularly focused on empowering people to find great jobs that can lead to long-term success, while supporting the most vulnerable through initiatives that target homelessness and health care.
Bill Tommins  |  President, Bank of America Southern Connecticut
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Southern Connecticut is your home. It’s ours, too.

We are committed to helping our communities thrive - dedicating our resources to address the issues that matter most in each community where we live and work.

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Turn financial knowledge into action

At Bank of America, we invest in the communities we serve. We’re not just here to help with your everyday banking. We’re here to help you go further, by providing banking solutions, powerful tools and financial education resources like Better Money Habits®.

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Start taking steps toward improving your financial wellbeing.

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Gain the abilities to budget, save, set goals and more, all at your fingertips.​

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We’re proud to support the unique needs of our heroes as they transition to civilian life and careers by offering online resources on financial education, expanded financial center access near military installations, and intentional hiring practices.

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Student Leaders

Since 2004, our Student Leaders® program has helped prepare high school students for the workforce by connecting them to skills development and leadership training. Through paid internships with local nonprofits like Cardinal Shehan Center, they gain practical work and life experiences. It's just one more way we're working to build a better future for all.

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We’re investing in people’s futures by helping our neighbors build careers that support families and fuel our economy. The Academy at Bank of America offers resources to foster the growth and success of our communities and teammates. If you’d like to enhance your skills and boost your confidence, training is free and open to all.

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Bill Tommins | President, Bank of America Southern Connecticut

Hear from Bill Tommins, President of Bank of America Southern Connecticut, about our role in keeping Southern Connecticut moving forward.

Let’s build something together

Southern Connecticut has a strong team committed to helping all our communities thrive. We’re making a difference through a number of programs, including those that connect workers to new skills and fight homelessness and food insecurity. We’re supporting hospitality workers displaced by the health crisis retrain for careers in healthcare, collaborating with major hospital systems to identify job needs. Funds have gone directly to community colleges to cover tuition for low-income students and to nonprofits that are helping their clients overcome obstacles such as a lack of childcare or transportation. We’re also working toward expanding healthcare access to our most vulnerable minority communities. And, given wealth disparities in our region, we’re proud to support affordable housing initiatives through long-standing partnerships in the area.

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A new start for those out of work

Confronting the uneven impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on different industries, a public-private partnership in southern Connecticut is retraining displaced workers in hospitality and other hard-hit local industries for high-demand jobs in healthcare. Workers participate in fast-tracked career training programs at local community colleges while also receiving assistance with housing, childcare, food, and other basic needs to ensure they can complete their training.

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Racial equality and economic opportunity

At Bank of America, we’re committed to addressing the root causes of inequality through a company-wide commitment to advancing racial equality and economic opportunity across diverse communities. We are doing this by building upon our existing efforts and leveraging our strengths: creating more affordable housing and expanding home ownership, increasing lending and support to minority-owned small businesses, championing job training and career readiness and addressing health disparities like access to care. We also know we can’t solve these challenges alone, so we’re partnering with other corporations, local nonprofits and community leaders across the country who share our vision for creating meaningful change.

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At Bank of America, we believe in the power of the arts to help economies thrive, educate and enrich societies, and create greater cultural understanding. That’s why we’re helping the arts flourish in communities across the globe.

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Wherever you are with your financial goals, we're right here to help. Our local specialists are ready with personalized advice and guidance at locations around your city. Find a location and make an appointment to talk to us today.

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JD Power 2023 certified financial health support - banking and payments award

We make customers our first priority.

Two years in a row, J.D. Power has certified Bank of America in:​

Outstanding Customer/Client Satisfaction with Financial Health/Wellness Support ​

Being a great place to work has its rewards. And awards.

Because of our investments in industry-leading programs and resources, and our commitment to helping teammates achieve their personal and professional goals, we were awarded the Grand Stevie Award for Organization of the Year. *

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* The Stevie Awards recognize the achievements of businesses and professionals worldwide. Organizations self-nominate, providing data for various categories, and winners are determined by the average scores of more than 240 professionals worldwide serving as judges.