Churchill Mortgage Develops Innovative New Training Program for Recent College Graduates

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 6, 2012 – In an effort to support local economic growth, Churchill Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry providing conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 26 states, announced a new training program for recent college graduates.

Recruiting several college graduates, including Christopher Forbes (graduate of Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va.), Benjamin Goodwin (graduate of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn.), Lawson Hardwick (graduate of Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn.), Grant MacFarland (graduate of Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn.) and Richard Sharp (graduate of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn.), the new program aims to provide long-term career opportunities for individuals with limited work experience, who are often at a disadvantage when job hunting.

Customized for each employee, the program includes high-level introductions to numerous departments within Churchill Mortgage to expose employees to all aspects of the lending process. Employees spend anywhere from several weeks to a couple of months within each department. Based on each employee’s strengths as well as personal career goals and interests, he or she will then be placed in a permanent position.

“Our goal is to prepare young adults for the future,” said Mike Hardwick, president of Churchill Mortgage. “A common challenge faced by college graduates is finding a job. Our training program helps prepare these individuals for long-term careers by equipping them with the knowledge and skill set they need to succeed. Whether they chose to follow a career path with Churchill Mortgage or move on to another opportunity, we look forward to continuing to be a major employer in Nashville.”