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NABA Detroit Programs

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Consistent with NABA's motto of "Lifting As We Climb," community outreach initiatives is one of the Detroit Chapter's priority objectives. The Chapter acts as a liaison between the business profession and various community-based groups. Programs include Financial Literacy workshops and community programs such as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP), that we offer throughout the fiscal year to provide our members the opportunity to give back to the community.

College-Based Program

To prepare college students for a professional career through engagement, mentoring, personal development, exposure to the work place through internships, scholarships through our scholarship program and public speaking/presentation skills  through case competitions. These initiatives also aim at identifying and nurturing exceptional leaders in higher institutions. LEARN MORE

Corporate Partners
Partnership packages with NABA Detroit gives you access to our  members in the area with opportunities for business development, recruiting, employee networking and diversity development. Packages are developed to meet your goals through interactive discussions with chapter leadership. LEARN MORE

Career Development
NABA is an organization dedicated to improving the financial education among African Americans in the Detroit communities, by providing basic financial tools that allow individuals to establish realistic goals and reach them. Our annual NABA National Convention provides a forum for joining NABA's membership with the corporate community, academicians, and other individuals interested in promoting the goals and objectives of NABA. We are also expanding our outreach through the following:

  • Financial Literacy Awareness
  • College Bound Program
  • Financial Seminars
  • Personal Development Seminars
  • Technical Seminars & Workshops
  • Social/Networking Events
  • Job Search Assistance
  • Leadership (Non-Profit Board & Mentorship)
  • VITA Program
  • Volunteer Opportunities

For more information, please email contact us at info@nabadetroit.org.

Accounting Careers Awareness Program (ACAP)
ACAP is a separate program developed by and operating under the NABA banner. ACAP is a one week residency program for high school students hosted. There is no charge to students due to the generosity of our corporate partners and member volunteer organizers. This one week program provides a tremendous benefit to local high school students interested in business careers of any type and includes full days of activity at technical sessions, on corporate visits, at personal development sessions and through evening networking and social experiences. For more information on the NABA Detroit ACAP Program, please contact us at acap@nabadetroit.org.

NABA Detroit Chapter Leadership & Empowerment Conference (NL&EC)

NL&EC is filled with practical advice from highly successful and insightful speakers. This Conference was created to address the core competencies needed to effectively manage organizations and complex programs as well as the leadership skills professionals need to be successful within our quickly changing business environments.  LEARN MORE

NABA National Convention
The NABA National Convention & Expo annually brings together over 1,700 participants from across the country from multiple disciplines in the industry. This an exceptional gathering of accounting, finance and business professionals, targeted towards minorities and gives attendees the opportunity to learn best practices from industry leaders and experts. The NABA National Convention & Expo showcases cutting edge and timely topics impacting accounting and finance professionals in the marketplace and workplace, as well as provide opportunities to connect with subject matter experts for the exchange of ideas. To learn more, visit www.nabainc.org/convention.

Community Service 
Holding true to NABA's motto of "Lifting As We Climb," community service is a vital component of NABA Detroit's success. Our chapter's objective is: (1) to provide outreach to the community through grassroots efforts and partnering with other community based organizations; (2) to increase attendance and membership participation by both professionals and students at community service events; and (3) to work with NABA sponsors to assist in providing volunteer opportunities for members. Our current volunteer opportunities include:

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

NABA volunteers annually coordinate with the IRS to provide Income Tax preparation assistance to local community members of need. NABA set’s criteria to assist those with incomes below $50,000 who may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit but are not aware of the credit. NABA’s volunteers hold weekend sessions from February to April at area libraries to support the local communities. NABA Detroit volunteers typically prepares returns at no charge.  Tax assistance is offered at numerous sites in Detroit and surrounding areas during tax filing season (generally February 1 through the middle of April). Training begins within the first two weeks of January.

Community Service
Join NABA each year as we volunteer with local organizations in the Detroit area.

For more information, please email contact us at info@nabadetroit.org.


Career Opportunities
NABA Detroit posts job opportunities to our members by direct e-mail. Postings are contributed by our corporate partners or by our members who hear of available listings at their employers. NABA membership is a premier method to learn of organizations focused on minority individuals. In addition, chapter members have access to regional and national job postings through the parent organization. Visit our Jobs Board.