Goldman Sachs AYCO Hosts Impactful Field Trip for RTSWS Students

RTSWS students of Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls

We're thrilled to highlight an inspiring field trip hosted by Goldman Sachs Ayco for the RTSWS students of Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls. CEO Larry Restieri shared valuable insights on lessons learned and navigating a career, fostering a dynamic discussion where bright young women brought energy, ideas, and questions to the table.

Special recognition goes to Sheri Lyons & Tara Brettholtz for curating a program filled with best practices and engaging volunteers. The day featured everything from newly promoted MDs sharing their professional journeys to topical panel discussions, a Jeopardy-style financial gameshow, and a corporate luncheon—a truly remarkable experience.

We express our gratitude to all our sponsors and volunteers for providing access and meaningful experiences to these bright students. Your support is invaluable. Here's to a Happy 2024! 

CEO Larry Restieri

🚀 Thrilling prospect awaits RTSWS alumnae in London 🌐

We are delighted to unveil a distinctive internship opportunity in London with Shadowfall Capital and Research, marking the expanding presence of RTSWS in the United Kingdom. 

Internship Details
🌍 Full-year internship in London
🏢 ShadowFall - a dynamic investment firm 
📈 Genuine responsibilities not typical for early-career stages offering hands-on experience
🌟 Sponsored work visa for RTSWS U.S. students

Who Should Apply
🎓 RTSWS alumnae who are recent college graduates or college undergraduates who wish to take a gap year
🌐 Ideal for those looking for hands-on work experience at a British hedge fund
🛫 Passport required for visa application
💰 Expected salary: £25,000-33,000/year

Interested? Complete the form below and seize this incredible opportunity!

Stay tuned for more exciting internship and job developments across the pond!

#InternshipOpportunity #FinanceCareers #RTSWSAlumnaeUK

Deadline to apply is January 15, 2024

Inspiring Conversations with RTSWS COO Ashley Leftwich

We’re delighted to share a spotlight on Rock The Street, Wall Street 's Chief Operating Officer Ashley Leftwich as featured in NashvilleVoyager, part of the LA-based Voyage Group of Magazines. Ashley explains that as the child of STEM professionals, she excelled at math and found her way to Rock the Street, Wall Street genuinely. In a world where girls are often steered away from math, she's helping bring the M in STEM to diverse high school girls.From being the only woman in her college math classes, to now serving as COO, Ashley is leading the talented 15-person RTSWS team to implement programming and support our students. Together with volunteers and sponsors, Ashley explains, "We are breaking barriers and empowering the next generation of female leaders in the finance world."

Marshall Fundamental School Celebrates RTSWS Financial Literacy Club

Marshall Fundamental School is proud to recognize its Rock the Street Wall Street Financial Literacy Club for earning a spot on the RTSWS Fall Honor Roll with the Most Consistent Attendance. Achieving an impressive average of 42 attendees per meeting, the club, led by Student CEO Eubee (Grace) Ahn and RTSWS Cabinet Members, collaborated with mentors from First Citizens Bank and Western Asset Management to enhance financial literacy. The semester concluded with a dynamic Field Trip to First Citizens Bank, featuring student presentations and a panel discussion. Kudos to the dedicated students and heartfelt thanks to RTSW Champions, Ms. Irada Melkumyan and Ms. Felita Kealing, for their support.

Student & Alumnae Events

ATLAS Fellows Informational Session for High School Seniors

January 17, 2024 | Virtual
5:30 pm CT - 6:30 pm CT (6:30 pm ET - 7:30 pm ET)

ATLAS Fellows is a nonprofit organization that provides financial and professional support to unleash the full potential of talented, under-resourced students by focusing on four key areas: scholarship, internship, mentorship and membership.

RTSWS will be holding an informational session on Wednesday, January 17th in conjunction with ATLAS Fellows for any interested applicants.

Undergraduate Virtual Women’s Conference and Career Expo

January 19, 2024 | Virtual

Start off the new year by doing something for yourself. This event offers professional development workshops designed to amplify the voices, perspectives, and experiences of women leaders in business. Take advantage of the Forté corporate partner network by making meaningful connections with recruiters from leading companies looking for the next generation of women leaders.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

Explore the sampling of internships and jobs listed below as a glimpse into the exceptional opportunities our sponsors provide.

Intern – Commodities Broker

(Undergraduate, Rising Senior)

Hilltop Securities Inc

Dallas, TX

2024 BNY Mellon Summer Internship Program – Global Client Management

(Undergraduate)

BNY Mellon

New York, NY

Summer Investment Intern- Summer 2024

(Graduate or Undergraduate)

Soros Fund Management

New York, NY

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

By contributing to our cause, you not only pave the way for their financial growth but also help connect them with experienced mentors within the industry, fostering a nurturing environment for professional development.

Your tax-deductible donation through PayPal Giving ensures that 100% of your contribution directly impacts the lives of these aspiring young minds, making a tangible difference in shaping their success and financial independence.

Thank you.  

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NYSE, Franklin Templeton and ING Illuminate RTSWS at 100th Annual Tree Lighting

In celebrating the 100th Annual Tree Lighting at the New York Stock Exchange, we extend our sincere gratitude to NYSE, Franklin Templeton and ING for their generous support. These leading organizations have chosen to illuminate Rock The Street, Wall Street's mission on this special occasion with featured ornaments.

This recognition & awareness help us to bring the M of STEM to high school girls. With the backing of sponsors like them and our dedicated volunteers, we emphasize financial and investment mathematics, making a significant impact on nearly 1,000 young women throughout the academic year.

The contributions of leaders in the industry, along with their commitment to expanding talent pipelines, have a lasting effect. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all our committed volunteers and sponsors.

ING's sponsored RTSWS Ornament

Franklin Templeton's sponsored RTSWS Ornament

Coming Up Next: RTSWS Spring Mentorship!

As our RTSWS cohorts wrap up their Fall Financial Literacy Workshops and Wall Street Experience Field Trips we turn our attention to the new year and our upcoming Spring Mentorship!

During the RTSWS Spring Mentorship, our students are paired with female financial professionals to work together on key career and university readiness skills. Mentors offer a firsthand insight into the professional world, guiding their proteges on savings, investments, interview skills, resume/CV preparation, professionalism, confidence-building, career interests and more!

Having a mentor can aid in developing your self-confidence, providing accountability for your goals and discovering your interests and professional aspirations. Our larger goal is to have our mentors and students stay in touch long-term as they graduate from high school, secondary school,
sixth form and beyond!

Many of our former RTSWS mentor and protege relationships have lasted for years, attesting to the effectiveness of a formal mentorship program.

Registration for the RTSWS Spring Mentorship is now open! We invite all female high school students at participating schools to enroll.

RTSWS Student CEO Receives Future Women of Distinction Award

RTSWS High School Senior, Hana P., was honored with the Girl Scouts of Greater New York's Future Women of Distinction award in recognition of Hana's impressive work promoting financial literacy to youth in her community. This school year, Hana serves as one of our RTSWS Hunter College High School's Student CEOs. To read more about Hana's amazing accomplishments and efforts to promote financial literacy, click on the links to see her interview with the local news station and write up in The Spirit newspaper. 

Congratulations, Hana!

Student & Alumnae Events

Step Up: Career Connections Conference

December 18, 2023 | Nashville, TN (In-Person)

Attention Nashville High School Students!

Come see how your unique skills, interests and passions can help you pursue the career of your dreams. Join us for food, prizes, fun, and your next step!

Undergraduate Virtual Women’s Conference and Career Expo

January 19, 2024 | Virtual

Start off the new year by doing something for yourself. This event offers professional development workshops designed to amplify the voices, perspectives, and experiences of women leaders in business. Take advantage of the Forté corporate partner network by making meaningful connections with recruiters from leading companies looking for the next generation of women leaders.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

Explore the sampling of internships and jobs listed below as a glimpse into the exceptional opportunities our sponsors provide.

2024 Summer Analyst Program

(Undergraduate)

Goldman Sachs

Multiple Locations

Private Wealth Associate – Chicago

AllianceBernstein

Chicago, IL

Analyst Program - Americas

(Undergraduate or Graduate, graduating
January 2023 – July 2024)

BlackRock

Multiple Locations

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

By contributing to our cause, you not only pave the way for their financial growth but also help connect them with experienced mentors within the industry, fostering a nurturing environment for professional development.

Your tax-deductible donation through PayPal Giving ensures that 100% of your contribution directly impacts the lives of these aspiring young minds, making a tangible difference in shaping their success and financial independence.

Thank you.  

Connect, Collaborate, & Cultivate

Join Our Financial Networking Hub

Attend an event

Visit shop

Read alumnae news

www.rockthestreetwallstreet.com

Empowering Futures: RTSWS Girls Experience London's Financial Industry

Recently RTSWS CEO and Founder Maura Cunningham and COO Ashley Leftwich had the pleasure of accompanying the inspiring girls from Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, ARK Walworth Academy and the Mulberry School for Girls on unforgettable field trips to the BlackRock, Bloomberg and Värde Partners offices. During their visits, the girls actively participated in the RTSWS curriculum program, which places a strong emphasis on the "M" in STEM.

Bloomberg London Headquarters

BlackRock board room

Lunch break at Bloomberg Headquarters

Värde Partners Board Room

More from the RTSWS Wall Street Experience Field Trips!

As the Fall Financial & Investment Literacy Workshops begin to wrap up, our RTSWS students from schools across the U.S., Canada and the UK are loading onto buses to attend their RTSWS "Wall Street Experience" field trips. 

A highlight in the RTSWS academic year, the Wall Street Experience Field Trips offer students a rare glimpse into corporate office settings and the workplaces and work lives of financiers.

Check out the photos below from some of our field trips!

Hiawatha High School's Field Trip to AB CarVal

(Minneapolis, MN)

STEM Prep Academy's Field Trip to AllianceBernstein

(Nashville, TN)

The Young Women's College Prep Academy's Field Trip to Corebridge Financial

(Houston, TX)

Bard High School Early College Manhattan's Field Trip to
Five Rings Financial LLC

(New York, NY)

Chattahoochee High School's Field Trip to Morgan Stanley

(Alpharetta, GA)

Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School's Field Trip to Hilltop Securities

(Dallas, TX)

DSST Montview High School's Field Trip to TIAA

(Denver, CO)

West Charlotte High School's Field Trip to Wells Fargo

(Charlotte, NC)

Austin High School's Field Trip to PIMCO

(Austin, TX)

Science Park High School's Field Trip to Prudential Financial, Inc.

(Newark, NJ)

KIPP San Francisco College Prep's Field Trip to Dodge & Cox

(San Francisco, CA)

Manhattan Bridges High School's Field Trip to Ninety One

(New York, NY)

Board Member Tricia Rothschild Appointed Operating Partner at Advent International

Tricia Rothschild

Tricia Rothschild, an active member on the Board of Directors at Rock the Street, Wall Street, has been appointed as an Operating Partner at Advent International, a leading global private equity investor.

Bringing over 25 years of expertise, Rothschild will focus on identifying and supporting new investments in wealth and asset management, emphasizing technology and data & analytics. Her extensive leadership background includes a significant tenure at Morningstar, where she played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a global provider of investment solutions.

Currently active on boards, Rothschild contributes to growth initiatives in the industry, advocating for financial literacy and gender equity.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

Explore the sampling of internships and jobs listed below as a glimpse into the exceptional opportunities our sponsors provide.

Summer 2024 Intern – IT

(Undergraduates)

ING

New York, NY

Intern – Commodities Broker

(Undergraduates, Rising Senior)

Hilltop Securities

Multiple Locations

Asset Management Analyst

Principal Financialt

Des Moines, IA

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

By contributing to our cause, you not only pave the way for their financial growth but also help connect them with experienced mentors within the industry, fostering a nurturing environment for professional development.

Your tax-deductible donation through PayPal Giving ensures that 100% of your contribution directly impacts the lives of these aspiring young minds, making a tangible difference in shaping their success and financial independence.

Thank you.  

Connect, Collaborate, & Cultivate

Join Our Financial Networking Hub

Attend an event

Visit shop

Read alumnae news