FWA Mentoring at Baruch College

In 2001, when the FWA decided to launch a college mentoring program, Baruch College was the obvious choice. Its large undergraduate business program and diverse students—many the first in their families to attend college—made it a perfect partner to fulfill the FWA’s mission. With more than 400 graduates, many at NYC’s major financial and accounting firms, the program gets stronger every year.

Program Overview

Women business and accounting majors with a 3.5 GPA and student leadership activities are eligible to apply. We typically have about 40 mentee-mentor pairs who work together for junior and senior years, and often remain friends for life.

The program’s core is one-to-one mentoring with an FWA member, plus six programs that complement classroom learning and the offerings of Baruch’s Starr Career Center. Mentees connect with FWA members at FWA events. With the generous support of BMO Capital Markets, the program also offers needs-based scholarships, study abroad support and women’s leadership conference participation.

We welcome new mentors who are FWA members with at least 8 years’ professional experience.

Why Mentor?

“Mentoring is such a life-enhancing experience,” says Betsy Werley, program chair. “I’ve mentored multiple students, and with each one, I’ve contributed to her success, learned from her 20-something perspective and been inspired by her very different life experience.

"Our students represent the future of New York City – it’s a privilege to be involved in their lives. This program exemplifies the FWA’s commitment to developing future leaders in financial services.”

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For more information, contact Chair Betsy Werley at [email protected].