Farmers Bank & Trust Introduces HEART Student Collective

Farmers Bank & Trust (FB&T) is launching the HEART Student Collective, an exciting opportunity for students aged 16-20 to engage with their communities while gaining insights into banking and leadership. Rooted in the bank’s core values of HEART (Honor, Excellence, Adaptability, Respect, and Teamwork), this program is designed to inspire and empower the next generation.

Applications are now open, and close Jan. 31, 2025. They are being accepted online at MyFarmers.Bank/heartcollective in the following communities: Texarkana, Texas; Texarkana, Ark.; Ashdown, Ark.; Magnolia, Ark.; Camden, Ark.; Hope, Ark.; Nashville, Ark.; De Queen, Ark.; and Paris, Texas.

Participants can serve a one-year or two-year term (full calendar year) and will be granted opportunities to learn about local banking and be part of a corporate atmosphere, as well as summer job shadowing, and a chance to join the FB&T internship program. In return, the Bank will use this as an opportunity to connect with younger generations and learn more about their preferences for technology, customer service, and marketing.

HEART Student Collective members will also receive volunteer hours credit along with exclusive FB&T gear and other perks. Their involvement will be celebrated with an annual press release, blog posts, and social media features, and they will have the option to participate in the FB&T Social Media Ambassador program to further expand their professional networking and connections.

KEY DATES

· Applications accepted until Jan. 31, 2025

· Selections to be made the week of Feb. 3, 2025

· Announcements on Feb. 10, 2025

Quarterly Meetings for the program will begin in March, with meetings expected each quarter. The gatherings will offer students discussions about financial products, social media trends, and leadership advice from executives, along with branch tours and networking opportunities.

Eligibility for the HEART Student Collective program requires students to be between 16-20 years old as of Jan. 1, 2024, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher currently or upon graduation. They must also show community involvement that reflects HEART values, open a MyStart Savings or Checking account with Farmers Bank & Trust, and submit an application via MyFarmers.Bank/heartcollective. Additionally, candidates must submit one letter of recommendation from a local business leader, academic professional, or coach to HeartCollective@MyFarmers.Bank. Eligible members are also required to attend quarterly meetings (with allowance to miss one per year) and participate in one bank community event annually.

The HEART Student Collective emphasizes diversity, welcoming students from various backgrounds, schools, and different career goals.

For additional questions about the program, email HeartCollective@MyFarmers.Bank.

About Farmers Bank & Trust: Founded in 1906, Farmers Bank & Trust is a community bank owned by the privately held holding company Magnolia Banking Corporation, headquartered in Magnolia, Arkansas. Farmers Bank & Trust now has over 30 Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma locations and approximately $2.9 billion in assets. Farmers Bank offers a full range of deposit services, trust, and investment management services, as well as business, commercial real estate, construction, mortgage, residential, and consumer loans. To learn more, visit their website at MyFarmers.Bank.