Sterling Bank Plc has taken a bold step towards shaping Nigeria’s future workforce by expanding its “Beyond Education” initiative to include paid internships and guaranteed job placements for select beneficiaries of its recently launched N2 billion scholarship fund. This strategic move is designed to go beyond financial support by offering young Nigerians real-world, hands-on training in critical sectors such as banking, technology, customer service, and risk management, thereby creating a robust talent pipeline that aligns education with practical industry needs.