New Collaboration with Manulife John Hancock & Exciting Opportunities Ahead by RTSWS | Sep 6, 2024 | RTSWS Newsletter </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-26868" class="et_pb_post post-26868 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news"> <a class="entry-featured-image-url" href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/rtsws-student-releases-meow-money-book-to-empower-kids-with-financial-literacy/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LinkedIn-PostArtboard-1.png?resize=1080%2C628&ssl=1" alt="RTSWS Student Releases ‘Meow Money’ book to Empower Kids with Financial Literacy" class="" width="1080" height="675" /> </a> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/rtsws-student-releases-meow-money-book-to-empower-kids-with-financial-literacy/">RTSWS Student Releases ‘Meow Money’ book to Empower Kids with Financial Literacy</a></h2> <p class="post-meta"> by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/author/scott/" title="Posts by RTSWS" rel="author">RTSWS</a></span> | <span class="published">Sep 5, 2024</span> | <a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/category/news/" rel="category tag">RTSWS in the News</a></p><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_pb_with_background et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Abby M., a 17-year-old senior and Rock The Street, Wall Street Affiliated Student in California, has published <strong><em>Meow Money</em></strong>, a children’s book designed to introduce young readers to financial literacy.</p> <p>Combining her love for comics and her passion for economics, Abby created this engaging resource to teach kids about saving, budgeting, and money management. Her involvement with RTSWS has help spark her interest in financial education, which she further promotes through her platform, <a href="https://www.teeconomics.com/"><em>Teeconomics</em></a>, offering free FinLit resources for teens. <a href="https://a.co/d/aSn50pI"><em>Meow Money</em></a> is now available on Amazon.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_2"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/514012/teen-author-publishes-financial-literacy-childrens-book" target="_blank">READ FUll ARTICLE</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-26807" class="et_pb_post post-26807 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-canada category-press-releases category-uk category-us"> <a class="entry-featured-image-url" href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/rock-the-street-wall-street-announces-new-collaboration-with-manulife-john-hancocks-wealth-and-asset-management-division-to-provide-more-young-women-access-to-finance-and-investment-fundament/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rock-the-Street-Wall-Street-Announces-New-Collaboration-with-Manulife-John-Hancock.jpg?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1" alt="Rock the Street Wall Street Announces New Collaboration with Manulife John Hancock’s Wealth and Asset Management Division to Provide More Young Women Access to Financial and Investment Fundamentals" class="" width="1080" height="675" /> </a> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/rock-the-street-wall-street-announces-new-collaboration-with-manulife-john-hancocks-wealth-and-asset-management-division-to-provide-more-young-women-access-to-finance-and-investment-fundament/">Rock the Street Wall Street Announces New Collaboration with Manulife John Hancock’s Wealth and Asset Management Division to Provide More Young Women Access to Financial and Investment Fundamentals</a></h2> <p class="post-meta"> by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/author/scott/" title="Posts by RTSWS" rel="author">RTSWS</a></span> | <span class="published">Sep 4, 2024</span> | <a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/category/canada/" rel="category tag">Canada</a>, <a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/category/uk/" rel="category tag">UK</a>, <a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/category/us/" rel="category tag">US</a></p><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_2 et_pb_with_background et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_3"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p style="font-weight: 400;">Boston – <strong>Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS)</strong>, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the M in STEM to young women, with a focus on financial and investment mathematics, has announced a new collaboration with <strong>Manulife | John Hancock’s global wealth and asset management division</strong>. Delivered primarily through in-classroom volunteers who are investment professionals, RTSWS provides extracurricular financial & investment fundamentals to female high school students. Once completing the in-school curriculum, participants are offered support and guidance as they navigate their university education, <a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/alumnae-career-center/">internships</a>, and entry level professional roles in the capital markets and financial workforce. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Kristie Feinberg,</strong><strong> President & CEO Manulife John Hancock Investments, and an RTSWS Executive Sponsor</strong> commented, “We understand the crucial role financial literacy plays in empowering individuals and leveling the playing field. Partnering with Rock The Street, Wall Street closely aligns with our commitment to foster inclusive growth and provide meaningful opportunities in the financial sector. I’m also proud on a personal level that our team can help support the next generation of women in finance, expanding access, inclusivity and involvement in the investment management space.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As part of the broader <a href="https://www.manulife.com/en/about/sustainability/impact-agenda.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.manulife.com/en/about/sustainability/impact-agenda.html&source=gmail&ust=1725464985940000&usg=AOvVaw3fW7uDws-Uz2y5LI4jFZMG">Manulife Impact Agenda</a>, the business is focused on driving inclusive economic opportunities to create a more even playing field for all and believes that advancing financial education and career mentorship through volunteerism and community investment will help to build more equitable communities. This collaboration with RTSWS represents a shared vision of promoting gender diversity in finance and opportunity for financial empowerment. Together, RTSWS and Manulife John Hancock will sponsor a classroom program in Toronto, Boston and London along with events offering strategic insights, thoughtful conversation, and networking to help equip young women with additional skills and knowledge to confidently pursue a role in financial services.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Ashley Leftwich, CEO of RTSWS</strong>, said, “We are inspired by Manulife John Hancock’s commitment to greater inclusion across their teams, for the next generation of female leaders, and the financial industry overall. This sponsorship extends our reach and deepens the impact RTSWS has on young women, empowering these students to pursue rewarding careers and achieve financial independence through their professional journey.”</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">RTSWS has served more than 7,000 young women since its founding, with nearly 1,000 students soon-to-enter the workforce and more than 60 financial firms work with RTSWS to help deliver programming. RTSWS analysis shows that the young women who have completed RTSWS programing are pursuing finance and related degrees at five times the rate of the average female university student. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">RTSWS continues to innovate and evolve as the students age up. The Alumnae & Career Center provides ongoing support to RTSWS Alumnae as young women navigate university life, internships, job shadowing, mentoring and early career stages with more than 300 jobs and internships posted from across the industry. RTSWS is active in 25 cities across the US, UK and Canada and offers online and virtual options as well. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> <p style="font-weight: 400;"></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_4"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kristie-Feinberg-CEO-of-Manulife.jpeg?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="Kristie Feinberg, President & CEO Manulife John Hancock Investments and an RTSWS Executive Sponsor" title="Kristie Feinberg, President & CEO Manulife John Hancock Investments, and an RTSWS Executive Sponsor" /></span> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Kristie Feinberg</strong>, President & CEO Manulife John Hancock Investments and an RTSWS Executive Sponsor</p></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_5 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=1080%2C1080&ssl=1" alt="" title="Ashley Leftwich" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?w=1800&ssl=1 1800w, https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=200%2C200&ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=65%2C65&ssl=1 65w, https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=1080%2C1080&ssl=1 1080w, https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=1280%2C1280&ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=980%2C980&ssl=1 980w, https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ashley-Headhshot.png?resize=480%2C480&ssl=1 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" class="wp-image-26194" /></span> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Ashley Leftwich</strong>, CEO <br />Rock The Street, Wall Street</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_5"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_6 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><br />About Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS):</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Rock The Street, Wall Street is an innovative nonprofit that brings the world of finance to young women, providing financial and investment literacy before college and career decisions are made, serving them through university and early entry level roles. Founded by former Wall Street executive Maura Cunningham, RTSWS operates in over 50 high schools across more than 25 cities in the US, UK, and Canada. The program leverages female leaders in the financial industry as volunteer instructors and coaches, helping students envision themselves in key roles within the finance sector.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">RTSWS works together with its Sponsors and Supporters from world-class organizations, see more information <a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/&source=gmail&ust=1725464985940000&usg=AOvVaw0p2w7hvhzpHtjdU8Px-hIG">here.</a></p> <p><strong>Media Inquiries<br /></strong>Kimberly Weinrick<br />Rock The Street Wall Street<br />+1 917-224-5335<strong><br /><a href="http://www.einpresswire.com/contact_author/740381578">email us here</a><br /></strong><br /><span>Elizabeth Bartlett</span><br /><span>Manulife | John Hancock</span><br /><span>ELIZABETH_BARTLETT@jhancock.com</span></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_1 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://www.einpresswire.com/article/740381578/rock-the-street-wall-street-launches-new-collaboration-with-manulife-john-hancock-s-wealth-and-asset-management-division" target="_blank">See press release</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-26802" class="et_pb_post post-26802 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-select-news"> <a class="entry-featured-image-url" href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/tiaa-ceo-thasunda-brown-duckett-on-living-life-like-a-diversified-portfolio/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/this-is-working-with-daniel-roth-scaled-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1" alt="TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett on Living Life Like a “Diversified Portfolio”" class="" width="1080" height="675" /> </a> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/tiaa-ceo-thasunda-brown-duckett-on-living-life-like-a-diversified-portfolio/">TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett on Living Life Like a “Diversified Portfolio”</a></h2> <p class="post-meta"> by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/author/scott/" title="Posts by RTSWS" rel="author">RTSWS</a></span> | <span class="published">Aug 29, 2024</span> | <a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/category/select-news/" rel="category tag">Select News</a></p> <div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_3 et_pb_with_background et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_6"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>In a recent episode of the <em>This is Working</em> podcast, <strong>TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett</strong> shared her unique perspective on work-life balance, which she believes is a “lie.” Instead, she approaches her life as a “diversified portfolio,” constantly recalibrating to ensure she outperforms over time.</p> <p>Duckett emphasizes the importance of gratitude in maintaining productivity and highlights the value of being open to feedback and inspiration from diverse sources. This philosophy reflects a broader commitment to adaptability and inclusion, values that are essential in both personal and professional growth. Her insights are a powerful reminder of the importance of diverse perspectives in achieving long-term success.</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/advice-ceo-financial-giant-always-gives-take-some-paths-daniel-roth-ubvme/">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/advice-ceo-financial-giant-always-gives-take-some-paths-daniel-roth-ubvme/</a><a href="https://denverfoundation.org/2024/08/investing-with-diverse-asset-managers-for-stronger-performance/"></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_7"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_8 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_2 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/advice-ceo-financial-giant-always-gives-take-some-paths-daniel-roth-ubvme/" target="_blank">READ full article</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-26734" class="et_pb_post post-26734 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-newsletter"> <a class="entry-featured-image-url" href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/celebrating-our-summer-interns-highlights-and-opportunities/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/rockthestreetwallstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1723737591632.jpeg?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1" alt="Celebrating Our Summer Interns: Highlights and Opportunities" class="" width="1080" height="675" /> </a> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/celebrating-our-summer-interns-highlights-and-opportunities/">Celebrating Our Summer Interns: Highlights and Opportunities</a></h2> <p class="post-meta"> by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/author/scott/" title="Posts by RTSWS" rel="author">RTSWS</a></span> | <span class="published">Aug 23, 2024</span> | <a href="https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/category/newsletter/" rel="category tag">RTSWS Newsletter</a></p><p><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_4 et_pb_with_background et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_8"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_9 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_code et_pb_code_1 et_clickable"> <div class="et_pb_code_inner"><iframe src="https://t.e2ma.net/webview/gktdjn/e47bbdea8415af40ab4e016d030a3d95" style="width: 750px; height: 8500px;"
