Virginia's Banking Services pathway prepares students for careers in banking and financial services—including tellers, customer service specialists, loan officers, and banking operations. This pathway develops customer service skills combined with financial knowledge.
Students study banking operations, customer service, loan processes, deposit services, regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and financial products. They practice banking operations and customer service through simulations and partnerships with banks.
Graduates work as bank tellers, customer service representatives, loan officers, bank operations specialists, or banking administrators. Virginia's financial services sector in Richmond and Northern Virginia offers numerous opportunities. Advanced students pursue finance and business at major universities.
Banking Services at a Glance
4
Courses
6
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Virginia's banking services standards address banking operations, customer service, financial products, and regulatory compliance. Standards align with banking industry practices and federal regulations.
Students demonstrate competency through banking operations simulations, customer service assessments, and compliance knowledge. The state integrates financial regulations.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Banking Foundations and Customer Service |
| Bank Operations and Teller Services |
| Loan Services and Financial Products |
| Banking Compliance and Regulations |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Excel
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- ✓W!SE Financial Literacy Certification
- ✓QuickBooks Certified User
- ✓Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Bank Teller
Entry LevelSalary range: $37,480 - $46,240
Customer Service Representative
Entry LevelSalary range: $35,040 - $48,370
Loan Officer
ExperiencedSalary range: $57,200 - $122,460
Bank Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $77,790 - $174,120
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern at banks and financial institutions throughout Virginia, particularly in Richmond and Northern Virginia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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