Citizens Reinforces Workforce Development Commitment as New Research Highlights Growing Demand for Skills Development and Workforce Pathways
Business Wire•06/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Citizens expects approximately $7.5 million in workforce development funding during 2026
- ➤Citizens reaffirmed a three-year, $20 million workforce development commitment announced in 2025
- ➤77% of surveyed workers say new skills offer the best route to career opportunities
- ➤92% would be more likely to stay with employers investing in training and skill development
- ➤Community College Accelerator launched 26 pathways reaching nearly 900 learners
Expert Statements
Susan LaMonica, Chief Human Resources Officer at Citizens
“These findings reinforce what we continue to hear from colleagues and communities: people want to learn, grow and create new opportunities for themselves”
Susan LaMonica, Chief Human Resources Officer at Citizens
“Workers understand that continuous learning and skills development are increasingly important to career growth, and they're looking for employers and community partners who can help support that journey”
Susan LaMonica, Chief Human Resources Officer at Citizens
“Through our workforce development investments, partnerships and our own commitment to colleague development, we're helping people build the skills they'll need to adapt, advance and succeed throughout their careers”
Lisa Larson, CEO of Education Design Lab
“The accelerator shows what becomes possible when college educators, employers, and learners design workforce pathways together”
Lisa Larson, CEO of Education Design Lab
“Through our partnerships, we are building stackable micro-pathways that give learners clearer routes to in-demand skills, quality jobs, and continued education—while strengthening community colleges as regional talent engines”
Susan Murray, CEO of Year Up United
“For more than 20 years, Year Up United and Citizens have partnered to create more opportunities for young adults to build meaningful careers”
Susan Murray, CEO of Year Up United
“Through its philanthropic support and commitment to hosting interns, Citizens has helped hundreds of talented young adults gain the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed in today's workforce”
Susan Murray, CEO of Year Up United
“Together, we've shown what's possible when employers invest in early-career talent—opening doors to economic mobility while building a stronger workforce for the future”
Citizens Reinforces Workforce Development Commitment as New Research Highlights Growing Demand for Skills Development and Workforce Pathways
The bank expects to deploy approximately $7.5 million in workforce development funding in 2026, supporting workforce pathways that connect learning to opportunity
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