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Causes: Education, Human Services, Secondary & High Schools, Student Services, Universities, Young Mens or Womens Associations
Mission: Rock The Street, Wall Street empowers high school girls and university women by bringing the M in STEM to life through a focus on Financial & Investment fundamentals. We provide industry access and guidance to our students and alumnae supporting their journey from classrooms to careers while fostering expanded participation in the capital markets.
Results: RTSWS sparks girls’ enthusiasm for finance at a critical age and makes them aware of the societal benefits personal financial knowledge and math-oriented careers can have. Since launching in 2012, more than 7,500 girls have graduated from the year-long program.
Target demographics: girls and young women
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 900 young women.
Geographic areas served: all across the US, Canada and the UK
Programs: financial literacy classroom workshops, wall street experiences, and mentor/protege program, as well as continued exposure and opportuntities through our alumnae and career center.