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Cornerstone’s Credit Systems Administrator Hannah Newhouse and AVP/ Business Banker Jake Lind, recently graduated from the Dakota School of Banking (DSB). In its 50th year, the school trained 72 bank personnel on the University of Jamestown’s campus.

“The Dakota School of Banking provides focus education for bankers looking to enhance their skill set and advance their careers,” said Dorothy Lick, NDBA senior vice president of education. “Each banker receives a well-rounded educational experience, develops banking skills, and creates a valuable network of peers.”

Bankers are enrolled in the school for two years, attending one week each summer. The first-year session provides an overview of the banking industry and the departments that make up a bank. The second-year session builds on the banking knowledge gained in the first year and adds a computerized bank management simulation to reinforce technical and functional management skills. Cornerstone’s Internal Audit Officer Nicole Nogowski, recently completed the first-year session!

When reflecting on their time at DSB, Newhouse and Lind shared, “It was a great experience, from the learning opportunities to building relationships with banking colleagues. We look forward to putting the knowledge We’ve gained to work!”