Baruch College and the Financial Women’s Association are in support of a mentoring program for female students at the College.
The FWA Mentoring Program was started in 2002 has been enhanced to include other opportunities for these students including the FWA/BMO Capital Markets Undergraduate Endowment Scholarship Program, the FWA Mentee Award, the FWA Clear Speech Program, the FWA Mentee Study Abroad Program, leadership conferences and the FWA of New York Graduate Scholarship in Business.
“Mentoring relationships are proven building blocks for advancing today’s young women on their path toward developing critical thinking skills, becoming confident in making wise choices and growing into tomorrow’s leaders,” said FWA President Kimberly Weinrick. “This partnership between Baruch College and the FWA provides students with access to the valuable experience and guidance of successful women mentors who share the insights and knowledge gained in their own careers.”
The Financial Women’s Association Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring of high potential women and has become well integrated into the primary mission of the College. Participants receive a variety of benefits that include individual and professional leadership opportunities through mentoring, networking for members through connection to the broader Baruch Executives on Campus mentoring programs and other activities including Baruch conferences and cultural events.
About the Financial Women’s Association:
Founded in 1956, the Financial Women’s Association provides a forum to help advance the leadership of women in the financial community. The FWA provides opportunities for women to build their careers, meet industry leaders, earn the support of powerful women and major companies, and contribute to the next generation of female leaders. The FWA’s philanthropic activities include mentoring, scholarships and development programs for more than 6,000 young people. For more about the FWA, please visit: http://fwa.org/
