Impact & Testimonials
Through our RTSWS classroom programming and curriculum, mentoring and Alumni leadership series, we are proud to have served more than 10,000 girls over the past 10 years with industry Volunteers, School Champions and Sponsors. With more than 1,000 women entering the workforce through internships and entry-level positions often posted to our Career Center, we are expanding the talent pipeline and making a real impact. Here are some of their stories.
Our Impact
%
Increase
On average, Rock The Street, Wall Street alumni have shown a 79% increase in financial & investment literacy
the Rate
Alumni are pursuing finance, economics & related degrees at 5x the rate of the average female university student*
Cities
Our in-school campus programs are impacting girls' lives in more than 30 cities, spanning the US, UK & Canada
Female Students
With dedicated volunteers and sponsors, RTSWS has empowered more than 10,000 young women
“I would definitely encourage any girl in high school to join Rock The Street, Wall Street, because you get to learn the basics of a lot of financial information, and you don’t need to know anything about finance to join.”
Lexi C., RTSWS Student
“Before my first Rock The Street, Wall Street session, I was nervous that I didn’t have enough experience or knowledge, but I quickly realized that what mattered most was being open to learning and stepping outside my comfort zone.”
Lila S., RTSWS Student
“I learned how to value stocks, how to calculate what I would need for college and what I need to look at when I apply to college. These were things I didn’t have access to beforehand, not because I didn’t want to, but because the resources weren’t provided.”
Maria V., RTSWS Student
“All the volunteers who attended the sessions were always so nice and inviting. They helped us develop our professional portfolios, learn more about finance and gave us tips and tricks to help us succeed in our own professional careers.”
Tanisha S., RTSWS Student
“With Rock The Street, Wall Street, I was able to figure out what I wanted to do, gain financial literacy and gain the support and network I have right now.”
Michelle A., RTSWS Student
“I’m proud to be part of Rock The Street, Wall Street—an organization that brings the M in STEM to life by equipping high school girls and university women with the tools to navigate finance and investing. RTSWS meets students at a pivotal moment, connecting them with real-world mentors and showing them what’s possible. Every lesson, every role model, and every opportunity helps narrow the gender gap in the financial industry.”
Jezell G., University of Rhode Island
Raleigh, NC
“I’m so thankful for Rock The Street, Wall Street. I’ve made some really good connections, and it opened up my eyes to finance as a prospective field and how to navigate networking and build my career.”
Trisha R., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Statistics & Analytics, Data Science | RTSWS Alumnae Council Member
Reach by Region
United States
Experience RTSWS’s impactful programs across the United States, reaching over 30 cities annually. Join us in empowering young women on their financial journeys.
United Kingdom
Discover RTSWS’s influence in the United Kingdom, equipping talented young women in multiple secondary schools each year. Be part of our mission to foster the next generation of female finance leaders.
Canada
Explore RTSWS’s presence in Canada, empowering numerous young women across multiple secondary schools annually. Join us in enriching opportunities and empowerment nationwide.
