WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BB&T Corporation
(NYSE: BBT) has been named to Training magazine's "Training Top 125," a
national survey of organizations that excel at workforce training, for the
sixth year in a row.
In its February issue, the magazine ranked BB&T at No. 18, the second
highest rating for a U.S.-based financial services company and BB&T's
highest ranking ever.
BB&T was recognized for its "Risk Management Association Diagnostic
Assessment" program for business lenders, administered by the company's
training arm known as BB&T University.
"We do everything at BB&T University with desired outcomes in mind,
results which will have an impact on the overall corporate mission," said
BB&T University Manager Will Sutton. "It's certainly rewarding to be
recognized for our efforts by a well-respected national publication."
In compiling the rankings, magazine editors considered factors such as
how closely training was tied to business objectives, number of trainers,
employee turnover and retention, leadership development, and training
budget.
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T University oversees the organization's
training programs. The division has 132 employees at 29 sites across the
company's footprint.
"Our vision at BB&T is simply to create the best financial institution
possible," said Tim Davis, manager of BB&T's Human Systems Division.
"Through continuing education, BB&T employees learn new concepts and ideas
which eventually become habits, or values. These values, in turn, help BB&T
transform its vision into reality."
BB&T University manages virtual and classroom training for, among other
curricula, retail and business credit; branch operations; sales and
service; office technology; and leadership and personal development. It
also manages the organization's Leadership Development Program, which
trains two classes of future leaders for the company each year, and the
BB&T Banking School at Wake Forest University, the only school of its kind
in the country.
In 2007, BB&T University offered more than 3,200 classes, resulting in
more than 79,000 days of employee training and development. Sixty-seven
mid- management employees graduated last year from the BB&T Banking School.
BB&T employees also take advantage of the company's Farr Associates
subsidiary for teambuilding activities and advanced leadership classes.
Minneapolis-based Training is a 41-year-old national magazine that
advocates training as a business tool. For the complete ranking and report,
visit trainingmag.com.
With $132.6 billion in assets, Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T
Corporation (NYSE: BBT) is the nation's 14th largest financial holding
company. It operates nearly 1,500 financial centers in 11 states and
Washington, D.C. More information about the company is available at
BBT.com.
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CONTACT:
Will Sutton, Executive Vice President, BB&T
University Manager, +1-336-734-0007, Tim Davis, Executive Vice
President, Human Systems Div. Manager, +1-336-733-2011, Jeff
Nichols, Vice President, Corp. Communications, +1-336-733-1472,
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