Week 3
Welcome to Week 3 of your ProX internship experience!
You are officially in the rhythm of the summer experience. By now, you have likely started building new connections, learning workplace expectations, and gaining hands-on experience in your role. This page is here to help keep you informed and supported throughout the week ahead.
Continue leaning into the experience, asking questions, and challenging yourself to grow.
Week 3: Critical Thinking
Throughout your internship experience, you will encounter situations that require you to think carefully, ask questions, and make thoughtful decisions. Critical thinking is the ability to analyze and connect information in order to form a reasoned judgment, especially when there is not one clear or perfect answer.
Within work-ready skill development, critical thinking becomes a key tool you will continue building on throughout the summer. The more you practice approaching situations thoughtfully, the more confident you will become in real-world settings.
ImBlaze Check-in
This Week’s Agenda
Check-In
Kick off the day by checking in, connecting with your Coach, and getting ready for another exciting day of the ProX experience.
PD Overview
You’ll meet your Coach to review program expectations and what to expect throughout the summer.
Week 3 Rally
All interns will come together for another ProX Rally! During this time, you’ll hear program-wide announcements and immerse yourself deeper into the program community.
Breakout Sessions
This week’s breakout sessions will focus on:
Financial Literacy
Critical Thinking
Pulse Survey
End the day with reflection, reminders, and a Pulse Survey to help the ProX team better understand your experience so far this summer.
This Week’s Featured Speakers
Throughout the summer, featured speakers will lead conversations and interactive sessions focused on topics that support your growth, career readiness, and life beyond ProX. While speakers come from a variety of industries and backgrounds, each session is designed to help you build work-ready skills and learn from the real-world experiences of professionals who have navigated their own career journeys.
Take advantage of these opportunities to make connections between what you are learning throughout the program and your goals for the future!
** Week 3 will feature the same speakers as Week 2, but you can expect new content and discussions.
Angelique Cheatem
Adult and Youth Program Manager, Pathway Financial Education
Angelique Cheatem is a highly dedicated and skilled professional in the financial services industry, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Financial Counseling earned in 2017 from the University of Missouri-Columbia. During her academic journey, Angelique actively engaged in the Financial Planning Association, demonstrating her early commitment to mastering the complexities of financial literacy.
Her passion for community service began in her youth, where she volunteered with the nonprofit organization Ladies/Teens of Essence, contributing to programs aimed at supporting and uplifting those in need. This dedication to service has remained a cornerstone of Angelique’s career, as she strives to empower individuals and families through financial education.
With four years of extensive experience in the finance industry, Angelique has honed her expertise and continues to focus on improving financial literacy for everyone she meets. Currently, she serves as the Financial Education Program Manager at Pathway Financial Education, where her work reflects her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Ryan Bryant
Vice President, Regional Delivery Manager, UMB Bank
Ryan Bryant is vice president and regional delivery manager for UMB Bank. In this role, Ryan leads a multi-state territory of branch locations, driving sales growth, operational excellence and strategic execution while helping teams deliver exceptional client experiences and achieve performance goals.
A seasoned banking and business leader, Ryan brings nearly 30 years of experience spanning sales, marketing, customer service, and community development to the team. He has more than 11 years of experience in the financial services industry, including branch manager and client relationship manager at UMB. Prior to banking, Ryan spent 17 years as an on-air radio personality for Kansas City-area stations, developing expertise in communication, audience engagement and community outreach.
He has a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and currently serves on the board of the UMKC Alumni Association. Active in his community, Ryan serves as marketing chair and board member for Wings 4 Water, helping advance access to clean water in underserved communities, and is involved with chambers of commerce across his region.
