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Financial Literacy Month, Math and Statistics Month, Upcoming Events, RTSWS Internship and Job Portal and Sponsor Spotlight
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Throughout April, organizations nationwide conduct various initiatives designed to raise awareness about the importance of financial education in the United States and the consequences associated with a lack of understanding about personal finances.
Financial Literacy Month originated from Youth Literacy Day, which came into existence through the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). In April 2004, Financial Literacy Month became recognized in the US by the passing of Senate Resolution 316 with unanimous consent. When was the last time you saw that happen?
Financial Literacy is clearly a topic we can all agree on - it's the great equalizer.
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April is also Mathematics and Statistics Month
Here are some of RTSWS' stats!
- Financially enlightened more than 4,000 female high school students in the US and Canada.
- Our alumnae have demonstrated a 78% INCREASE in financial and investment literacy.
- RTSWS alumnae are 5x MORE LIKELY to pursue college degrees in finance, economics or related business field.
- 73% of our students are from BIPOC populations.
- 48% of our students are from low-income households.
Learn more about Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month - click below.
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Last week...
RTSWS Partner Engagement Coordinators, Soren and Cami, visited Gallatin High School, (Gallatin, TN) to listen to the RTSWS student cohort go through their latest Spring Mentorship Session. They visited with students and RTSWS volunteers.
Also, Central High School (Newark, New Jersey) visited the R. Seelaus offices for their Wall Street Experience Field Trip. The students enjoyed getting a glimpse into corporate office settings and ended the day with ice cream (peep the sign on the ice cream truck!).
Below are pictures from both events.
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April 6th 7:00 – 8:15 pm CT
Fireside Chat with Maura Cunningham & Financial Women of San Francisco: How Do We Help Girls with Financial Literacy and Groom Them for Careers in Finance?
Financial Women of San Francisco is partnering with Rock The Street, Wall Street to discuss what is being done to educate girls on financial and investment literacy and groom them for careers in finance.
West coast RTSWS volunteers will be joining the panel to give their perspective. Learn more about RTSWS's mission and activities, as well as the practical steps we can take to arm high school girls with financial and investment literacy and develop a pipeline of emerging female financiers!
Click below to attend. All are welcome!
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May 18 & 19, 2022
The Times Center, NYC
MACROMINDS FOUNDATION 2022 INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM
MacroMinds, a registered 501c(3) organization seeks to reduce the educational shortfall through partnerships with highly-effective organizations that have a proven track record of impacting the lives of children and young adults.
We are proud to partner and grateful to be chosen as a beneficiary of the 2022 Charitable Investment Symposium. As a result of their generosity, RTSWS can continue giving young, diverse women the opportunity to be challenged, held to high expectations, and motivate them to become financially independent while also offering them a pathway into an M of STEM career, finance. RTSWS staff will be present.
Many notable speakers will be in attendance, including but not limited to John Zito, Senior Partner and Deputy CIO of Apollo Credit and Co-Head of the firm’s Global Corporate Credit business, Michael Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital, Yana Keresteliev, CFA, Head of Quantitative Investment Strategies Sales Americas, Citigroup, and James E. Keenan, CFA, Chief Investment Officer and Global Co-Head of Credit within BlackRock Alternative Investors.
Come join us to learn more about how you and your firm can get involved.
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Tune into the @rtsws_ page to view previous takeovers and for the upcoming takeovers listed below.
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Upcoming Instagram Takeover Dates
Apr 5 - Sydney, South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC)
School Sponsor: LPL Financial
Apr 14 - Jennifer, Walker Warren Central High (Indianapolis, IN)
School Sponsor: PwC
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RTSWS Student and Alumnae Connects Newsletter
Bi-weekly, we share internships & job opportunities listed on our portal, exciting upcoming events, classroom and field trip pictures, staff picks - podcasts, books, blogs, etc. + MORE.
Click the button below to read this week's RTSWS Student and Alumnae Connects Newsletter.
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Over 110 Opportunities Listed
70 Internships
44 Entry-Level Full-Time Finance Jobs
Pass this newsletter on to those young women you know who are considering a career in finance. These opportunities are located throughout the U.S.
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Joining us as a returning sponsor for their second year, Hilltop Securities Inc. is a leading municipal investment bank with the strength, stability, and financial knowledge to help public entities, communities, businesses, and individuals move their bold visions forward.
“Hilltop Securities is thrilled to be partnering with Rock The Street, Wall Street to increase financial literacy and expose high school women to careers in finance. Through our partnership with RTSWS and Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, (Dallas, TX), the women of Hilltop teach finance classes and mentor women about opportunities in the industry. We are proud to share our knowledge and serve as role models for the next generation.”
- Clare Graca, Chief Administrative Officer, Hilltop Securities Inc.
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Just an FYI...
Moving forward, our newsletters will be sent on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. You can continue to hear from us more often, however, on any of our social media platforms.
Watch us Change WHO We Invest In To Change WHAT We Invest In!
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