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Bank of America Surpasses Goal to Hire 10,000 From Low- to Moderate-Income Areas, Sets New One for 2025

By: Caroline Hudson on Sep 30, 2021

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Bank of America has surpassed its five-year goal of hiring 10,000 individuals from low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities, expanding its Pathways program to connect with nonprofits like Year Up, UnidosUS, and the National Urban League. With a pledge for another 10,000 LMI hires by 2025, the bank demonstrates its commitment to building a diverse talent pipeline. Year Up graduate Lizette Gomez, a resident of east Charlotte, has benefitted from the Bank of America partnership. 

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