Financial firm invests $25,000 in local workforce training initiative
September 17, 2026 - Citizens, a financial services firm, has provided a $25,000 grant to the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council’s Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation to support CertUp. According to a prepared statement, the initiative connects "Tampa Bay residents with short-term training and certificate programs that prepare them for high-demand careers." Citizens' investment "will be leveraged to promote financial technology programs and educate local residents about the wide range of career opportunities available in the financial services industry."