The Wall Street Wizards is an urban financial literacy program that empowers students of color through:
- CLASS ROOM EDUCATION: Culturally relevant financial and capital markets curriculum delivered year-round in a rigorous yet nurturing environment
- BROKERAGE AND BANK ACCOUNTS: Active personal money management using students own bank account, brokerage account, and through management of the WSW Fund which is custodied at Charles Schwab & Co.
- SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS: Participation in the financial markets through attending WSW Fund Portfolio Company shareholder meetings.
- THE WSW SPEAKER SERIES: Engagement with finance and investment professionals to learn about high paying, high growth careers in finance and business.
- FIELD TRIPS: Regular visits to; San Francisco and New York financial districts, Sand Hill Road (the birthplace of venture capital and private equity), leading private and public companies (Google, Apple, Yahoo and Peet’s Coffee), various non-profits, and cultural events (Plays, Symphony, Museums etc.)
- POSTIVE ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS: Mentorship and instruction from experts in finance, investment banking, private equity, business, social entrepreneurship, and venture capital.
- E3 INNOVATION FUND: Hands-on experience in the private equity field with an opportunity to work at a private equity firm.
