THE Gotianun-led East West Banking Corp. announced last Wednesday its three-year partnership with LinkedIn Corp. to train its employees across functions and roles.
According to the bank, it has purchased the services of the Sunnyvale, California, US-headquartered firm to allow employees ‘to build skills at their own pace, explore personalized learning paths and apply insights directly to their work, whether in customer service, branch operations, risk, technology, finance or human resources (HR).’ The bank didn’t disclose its investment.
When checking the prices for LinkedIn’s services, a Google AI-aided search revealed that ‘LinkedIn offers a variety of learning content, but specific pricing depends on the subscription plan, such as ‘Premium Career’ at around $29.99/month, ‘Premium Business’ at about $59.99/month, and ‘Sales Navigator’ at approximately $99.99/month.’
According to East West Bank CEO Jerry G. Ngo, the partnership brings LinkedIn’s ‘global library of expert-led content directly to every EastWestbanker.’ ‘It doesn’t matter if the employee is in branch operations, risk, technology, HR, finance, or customer service, our team will now have access to thousands of courses covering leadership, communication, data analytics, digital skills and more,’ Ngo said.
‘For me, learning has always been personal. It helps me stay curious, ask better questions, and keep moving forward even in uncertain times. That is why I believe learning should never stop. The combination of study and practice keeps us sharp, helps us make better decisions, and shows us that growth is possible at every stage of our careers, from the first role to leading a team,’ he added.
The launch event featured a ceremonial signing with East West Bank and LinkedIn executives.
‘What we’ve launched today is an enabler of purpose, growth, and leadership continuity. As we move forward, this partnership allows us to support every EastWestbanker with resources that are relevant, personalized, and accessible, no matter what function they’re in, or what point they are in their career journey,’ East West Bank Executive Vice-President Alfie D. Suarez said during the launch.
‘Through LinkedIn Learning, our teams can now build skills at their own pace, explore curated learning paths based on their roles, and apply what they learn directly to their work. For EastWest HR, this also enables more strategic workforce planning. This is especially important as we aim to make learning a daily habit and not just a training calendar item,’ Suarez added. According to him and other executives, the bank’s move ‘is designed to nurture a future-ready organization, where learning is not confined to a classroom but becomes part of the bank’s culture and edge.’
‘With tools to track progress and tailor learning journeys, the bank aims to accelerate leadership development and strengthen its talent pipeline,’ read a statement the bank issued.