Next Gen Programs

Wall Street Exchange  

The Wall Street Exchange (WSE) was formed in 1976 for upper-level college students within the New York area who will soon join the workforce. The informative workshops provide insight into professionalism, leadership, resume writing and interview techniques. Programs also cover how to network and how to create a powerful marketing plan for one’s career. Potential job candidates have the opportunity to learn more about the firm who provide these topical presentations.
896 Students | 192 Colleges & Univ. | 191 Companies

Financial Backback

In 2001, the FWA began offering financial literacy workshops to high school students through the Financial Backpack program, where participating students learn practical personal financial skills, such as budgeting, investing, and planning for college. Financial Backpack is delivered in a classroom setting with a FWA member, NYC teacher, and college student team-teaching. 

Over 2,800 students have participated and benefited from this program.

Mentoring and College Readiness at the High School of Economics & Finance 

Established in 1986, this program is one of the longest-running New York City School mentoring partnerships. Each year, up to 10 sophomores enter the program and receive support through graduation. We are proud to report that 100% of our students graduate from high school and attend college.

FWA Undergraduate Scholars 

Graduates of the high school mentoring program are eligible to apply for our FWA Scholars Program, which provides scholarship funding of up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year), stipend support for books and supplies, access to leadership conferences, 1:1 professional coaching sessions, and quarterly check-in and networking meetings.

264 Scholars | 84 Colleges & Universities

Baruch College Undergraduate Mentoring 

The FWA mentoring and scholarship program at Baruch College was established in 2002.  With a large undergraduate business program and diverse student pool, Baruch is a perfect partner to fulfill the FWA mission. The program began with nine FWA. mentors supporting business majors. Many mentees were first-generation immigrants and first in their families to attend college. 

Since 2005, BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education program has provided transformative funding for this program. With more than 398 graduates, many at NYC’s major financial and accounting firms, the program gets stronger every year.

398 Mentees placed at 224 companies | 136 Mentors from 116 Companies

Graduate School Partnership 

Established in 1983, the Financial Women’s Association (FWA) Graduate School Partnership offers a finance training program for over 200 Baruch College Zicklin School of Business graduate students each year, to enhance students’ technical skills and financial knowledge to provide an edge in today’s hypercompetitive job market. Graduates of this program have landed internships and jobs at top financial institutions such as: JP Morgan Chase, BMO Capital Markets, BNY Mellon, New York Life, S&P Global, Wells Fargo, SMBC among others.

Seton Hall University Undergraduate Mentoring Program

In 2015, the FWA expanded and established the FWA mentoring and scholarship program at Seton Hall to encourage women to seek career opportunities in finance and business. FWA selected Seton Hall because it was nationally recognized for its ‘Return on Investment’ by U.S. News & World Report for its strong academic programs. The Seton Hall mission to “enrich each student's life through an ethics-centered education focusing on transforming concepts into business practice” is perfectly aligned with the FWA.

214 Mentees | 150 Mentors | 54 Scholarships