Participating students learn how to hone the
curiosity, research skills and consumer empathy that Fintech
companies seek in prospective employees
ATLANTA, Nov. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Go Studio, the innovation
hub of payments technology company InComm Payments, and the Georgia
Fintech Academy have partnered to create a unique innovation
training program designed to help college students learn the
research and empathy skills needed to stand out in the financial
technology (Fintech) industry's job market. The eight-week
program's inaugural session was held during the Fall 2024 semester
with plans to expand the training in future semesters.
"Many people believe innovation is a 'light bulb moment' when
geniuses pull brilliant ideas out of thin air, but those situations
are rare," said Billy Harbinson,
Director of Innovation at Go Studio and InComm Payments. "The
reality is that successful innovators don't sit around waiting for
inspiration. They work together using different frameworks to
better understand the challenge in front of them and test potential
solutions. Fintech businesses need employees who can apply these
frameworks in a collaborative setting, so we created a training
program for students to learn and practice how to do so."
Hosted at Go Studio's innovation hub within InComm Payments'
downtown Atlanta headquarters, the
program provided hands-on training for Georgia Fintech Academy
students to learn innovation methodologies such as problem framing,
design thinking and more. Students then applied these frameworks in
collaborative exercises similar to what they may experience in
corporate workplaces after graduation.
"Our goal is to prepare students across the University System of Georgia for jobs in the
Fintech industry," said Laura
Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of The Georgia Fintech
Academy. "By working closely with industry businesses like InComm
Payments and its Go Studio team, we have identified some of the key
soft skills that today's students need to thrive as tomorrow's
innovators. Students have shown immense interest in the program,
and we are excited to see how we can expand it in future
semesters."
Home to more than 200 Fintech companies, Georgia is one of the global hubs of the
payments industry. The Georgia Fintech Academy was launched in 2019
as an educational initiative focused on preparing students from a
diverse range of backgrounds for careers in the industry. Today, 23
institutions across the state, including Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and the University of Georgia, participate in the academy's
programs every semester.
Launched in 2020, Go Studio works with businesses to tackle
current and future challenges using emerging technology. The
innovation center unites a diverse team of experts and the latest
tools, helping businesses navigate new and evolving market needs.
Learn more and get started with a free consultation at
gostudio.io.
About The Georgia Fintech Academy
The Georgia Fintech
Academy is a collaboration between Georgia's fintech industry and the
University System of Georgia. Learners
can find specialized educational experiences needed to enter the
fintech sector regardless of where they live in the state or the
institution in which they enroll. Learn more at
www.georgiafintechacademy.org.
About Go Studio
Go Studio is the innovation hub of
InComm Payments, channeling a legacy of innovation and exploring
applications of emerging technology such as blockchain, artificial
intelligence, voice assistants and more. Based in InComm Payments'
Atlanta headquarters, Go Studio
leverages expertise sourced from a collaborative, global network of
internal resources as well as corporate and academic partners. Stay
in the know by following Go Studio on LinkedIn and YouTube.
About InComm Payments
InComm Payments is an innovative global payments technology
provider. Leveraging dynamic technology and proven expertise,
InComm Payments delivers enhanced end-to-end payment platforms and
emerging financial technology solutions through a single
integration, helping businesses grow across a wide range of
industries including retail, healthcare, tolling & transit,
incentives, mobile payments, digital currencies and financial
services. By enabling omnichannel connections and alternative
payment options to an ever-expanding consumer base in an
increasingly digital ecosystem, InComm Payments creates seamless
and valuable commerce experiences across the globe. With three
decades of experience, over 525,000 points of retail and online
distribution, 412 global patents and a presence in more than 40
countries, InComm Payments leads the payments industry from its
headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. Learn
more at www.InCommPayments.com.
Media Contacts
Anthony Popiel
Communications Manager
InComm Payments
apopiel@incomm.com
Emily Kent
Dalton Agency (on behalf of InComm Payments)
InCommPayments@daltonagency.com
540-621-5448
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