10 UNWE Students Won Scholarships from the Post Bank for Their Excellent Performance in the NextGen Business Academy Vol. 2

The second edition of the Post Bank NextGen Business Academy, organized in partnership with the UNWE, was officially closed at a ceremony held at the central office of the Bank. The closing ceremony brought together the participants in the Academy, lecturers and representatives of the academic and corporate leadership, who jointly celebrated the successful completion of the initiative.

During the closing event in early April the 10 scholarship recipients who distinguished themselves with high scores and active participation during the lectures, practical assignments and business simulation were announced and awarded. In addition to the scholarships, extra prizes were given as recognition of overall excellent performance of the participants.

The final part of the event included an interactive game featuring a final business challenge, which turned out to be one of the most emotional and memorable experiences and the students demonstrated the knowledge and practical skills they had acquired.

On behalf of UNWE, the students were greeted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanko Hristozov, Vice Rector for International Affairs, who emphasized the importance of the long-standing partnership between the University and the Post Bank. On behalf of the Bank, the participants were welcomed by Desislava Gospodinova, Strategic Leader of Employee Engagement and Employer Branding, who highlighted the role of the NextGen Business Academy as a key initiative for identifying and developing young talents.

The Business Academy, which lasted more than a month /in February and March/, received extremely positive feedback from the students, who highlighted the practical focus of the content and the opportunity for a genuine exchange of knowledge and experience. All 15 lecturers, primarily experts from the Post Bank, shared excellent impressions of the students’ high level of engagement and active participation, as well as their preparation and performance.

The closing event at the central office of the Post Bank gave students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a real corporate environment and get an up-close look at the organization’s culture and teams. All participants who covered the requirements of the programme were awarded certificates of successful completion and the interest in career development opportunities at the Bank was the consecutive clear evidence of the success of the second edition. The NextGen Business Academy continues to establish Post Bank as a long-term partner in education, investing in knowledge, practical experience and the future of young professionals.