Impact & Testimonials
Through our RTSWS classroom programming and curriculum, mentoring and Alumnae leadership series, we are proud to have served more than 6,000 girls over the past 10 years with industry Volunteers, School Champions and Sponsors. With more than 500 girls per year entering the workforce through internships and entry-level positions often posted to our Alumnae & Career Center, we are expanding the talent pipeline and making a real impact for these talented young women. Here are some of their stories.
“Thanks to the support of Rock the Street Wall Street, I had the privilege of attending the Women’s Association of Venture and Equity (WAVE) annual career forum in New York City for the second consecutive year. During the forum, I participated in various group discussions with female finance professionals, who shared their insights on the alternative asset management industry. My most valuable takeaway is the importance of a strong professional network in one’s career development.”
Stella, Yale Class of 2026
Economics and Women Studies
RTSWS Alumna 2019
“As I enter the professional world, I can confidently say that I would not be on the path that I am on today without Rock the Street, Wall Street. Every time someone asks me, “Why finance?”, I realize that RTSWS is my answer. The incredibly knowledgeable and supportive network of female mentors has inspired me to pursue not only a career in this field, but also the larger dream to one day be that role model for another girl just like me.”
Julia, Harvard class of 2026,
Member of Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business & event moderator
RTSWS Alumnae 2019
“I just finished my third day of the Franklin Templeton internship program, and it is already going great! I am learning so much from a range of educational sessions and am connecting with such an impressive network. I wanted to check-in and continue to express my gratitude to RTSWS for sharing the position and for helping me land this. It is truly such a rare opportunity for someone my age and it’s already proving to be a great fit and extremely worthwhile.”
Carly, Duke Class of 2026
Economics
RTSWS Alumna 2021
“I’m so proud of the important work performed by First Citizens Bank and RTSWS. We’re so glad to partner with such an impactful organization to shape the lives of young girls.”
– Volunteer, Financial Professional
“I appreciate my firm for giving back to our local communities, students and children and I love being able to be a part of the effort by volunteerism.”
– Volunteer, Financial Professional
“Even the small connections and interactions can be considered a success. But if 1 girl learns something
new, gains additional knowledge and/or confidence in the area of finance, that is success.”
– Volunteer, Financial Professional