“JA Banks in Action” program is built on practical experience and professional development training program with special focus on basics of banking system. JA Banks in Action not only educates the participants about the banking industry, but also encourages them to become better citizens and smarter consumers.

BiA program’s objectives are:

• Provide an opportunity for students with economic and finance background to learn more about basic principles of banking industry through training programs, simulation games and work-experience;
• Introduce main stakeholders, financial structure, risks and mitigation mechanisms existing in the banking system to the selected students;
• Assist students to determine their future career goals in the banking system.

Program Stages:

• Student Recruitment – Recruit and select students from last year undergraduate and graduate students from universities.
• Professional Development Training Program – This part is implemented in two phases. The first part of the training program is provided by Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Intensive one week training on “Fundamental of Banking Industry and the Role of Central Bank in Banking System” is delivered by the specialists from the Central Bank’s Research and Development Center. The second part of the trainings are provided by JAA trainer on using the “JA Banks in Action” training program.
• “Bank of Choice” simulation game – Through the simulation, students form banking teams and operate a bank over time by making several decisions, each of which represents three months or a calendar quarter.
• Internship Opportunity – One of the main purposes of the BİA program is to assist students with getting work experience in the related field. Most successful program participants are selected for summer internship opportunity.