FWA Graduate School Partnerships Committee: Finance Training & Stipend Program
March 29, 2023
In Spring 2023, the Financial Women’s Association (FWA) Graduate School Partnerships committee, with support from BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Program, sponsored a finance training program for over 250 Baruch College Zicklin School of Business graduate students. As part of the curriculum, students attended a financial markets overview lecture by KLD Training and completed courses in Excel and corporate valuation with Training the Street. Additionally, twenty graduate students from underprivileged and underrepresented backgrounds received stipends to help with their ongoing education expenses. The Graduate School Partnerships committee is proud to help fulfill the FWA’s mission to contribute to our communities and prepare the next generation of professionals through this initiative. By enhancing students’ technical skills and financial knowledge, the Committee hopes these job seekers will gain an edge in today’s hypercompetitive job market. In the online booklet, the awardees share how the course helped their corporate valuation knowledge and express their gratitude to the FWA and BMO Capital Markets.
Komal Khandelwal (MS Finance '23)
It was truly a pleasure being part of the BMO FWA Finance Careers Training and Stipend Program. I learned how to analyze and assess the financial effects of strategic and operational decisions, how to conduct financial modeling properly and how to spot and evade potential dangers and typical errors. Thank you for such a rewarding experience!
Proma Saha (MBA '24)
As a Psychotherapist pivoting into finance, I am tremendously grateful to BMO and FWA for providing informative and interactive training sessions to build my foundational finance knowledge. I left more confident of my financial capabilities than when I started. Thank you for contributing to my growth as a future finance leader!
Terrence Joseph (MS Business Analytics '23)
Raised in an environment with limited access to resources necessary for growth and experience in professional environments, I understood the challenges I would face in finding opportunities in finance. I gained in-depth technical training and education on concepts used in finance, and can explore opportunities in the financial sector with more confidence. Thank you for the opportunity!
Saima Mahmud (MS Business Analytics '24)
Being part of the BMO FWA Finance Careers Training and Stipend Program was a game-changer for my career in finance. The courses covered everything from financial analysis and accounting to risk management and investment strategies. This knowledge helped me develop a deep understanding of the finance industry, enabling me to make informed decisions and succeed in my career.
View the Stipend Recipients Testimonial booklet here.
For more information about the FWA Graduate School Partnership, please contact committee chair Christine Li-Auyeung.
