Atlanta, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A first-of-its-kind supplier development program launched by Fiserv, a leading global payment and financial services provider, and Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company, will help prepare businesses to become a part of the thriving financial services ecosystem. Fiserv and Synchrony partnered with Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the Georgia Fintech Academy to develop the curriculum, and their faculty will teach the program. The virtual, six-week course is designed to increase the participants’ knowledge of banking and fintech and provide practical insight for suppliers who want to do business with companies in these industries.
“Banking and Fintech for Diverse Suppliers” is for sales managers, practice managers, managers and owners of diversely owned businesses, including businesses primarily owned or controlled by historically underrepresented groups, including racial or ethnic minority, women, LGBTQ+, disabled and veteran populations. Applications for the inaugural course are currently open at fiserv.com/supplierimpactprograms and syf.com/dsfp with a start date of June 26.
The course will provide participants with applied knowledge of banking concepts and a fundamental understanding of fintech to increase the pool of contract-ready, diverse providers prepared to serve the financial sector. Companies that successfully complete the course can receive a company-level supplier certification/re-certification with a third-party certification body in their region.
“While the opportunity is significant, it is challenging for companies to become suppliers to banks and fintechs due to the highly specialized nature of these industries,” said Stephen Coogan, head of procurement at Fiserv. “We are launching this program in partnership with Georgia State University, Georgia Fintech Academy and Synchrony in a conscious effort to improve supplier sustainability. Equipping potential suppliers with greater knowledge of these industries breaks down barriers and increases opportunities to engage with companies and scale provider revenue while growing the financial services and technology ecosystem.”
“Our collaboration with Georgia State University, Georgia Fintech Academy and Fiserv will provide resources and expertise to help advance diverse businesses and build their understanding of the financial services industry,” said Kevin Oakes, Chief Procurement Officer at Synchrony. “Fairness, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture and essential to Synchrony’s success. We are committed to developing relationships with various suppliers and creating opportunities in the communities where we live, work and serve.”
“We are excited to partner with Fiserv and Synchrony to bring this innovative program to market. In addition to aligning with Georgia State’s focus on providing educational opportunities to students of all backgrounds, the program further cements the region’s leadership in fintech,” said Brian Jennings, senior associate dean for graduate and non-degree programs.
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About Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) strives to move money and information in a way that moves the world. As a global leader in payments and financial technology, the company helps clients achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network services; payments; e-commerce; merchant procurement and processing; and the clover® cloud-based platform for points of sale and business administration. Fiserv is a member of the S&P 500® Index and one of Fortune® The world’s most admired companies™. Visit fiserv.com and follow us on social media for more information and the latest company news.
About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financial services company that delivers one of the industry’s most complete digitally-enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scope spans a wide range of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, automotive, outdoor, pet and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional dealers, local dealers, manufacturers, purchasing groups, trade associations and healthcare providers, whom we refer to as our “Partners.” We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to meet their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com and Twitter: @Synchrony.
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