Paving the Way Forward

The Financial Women's Association (FWA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 Wall Street Exchange (WSE) Program. This prestigious program has been a cornerstone of professional development and leadership in the finance industry for over 40 years. The 2024 Wall Street Exchange Program is designed for rising senior undergraduate students who have secured paid internships for the Summer of 2024 with financial services or a finance role at a non-financial services company. The 2024 WSE will be primarily virtual with highly interactive and engaging workshops and webinars hosted by our partner firms. If circumstances permit, we will host one or more events in person in New York City. Apply Here: https://www.fwa.org/apply-for-wall-street-exchange Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their junior year but should not be graduating before December 2024. Deadline: June 1, 2024 Highlights: Engaging workshops hosted by FWA President Circle leading firms such as Bank of Montreal Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Deloitte, and more. Enhance job search skills through workshops that help you create and leverage your unique professional brand Develop leadership techniques and other soft skills necessary to execute a successful job search and succeed in your career Build a professional network with fellow program participants and interns and employees from sponsor firms Access FWA members who can share professional and personal advice Join the FWA for even more networking, skill building, and professional development after the summer and as you embark on your new career FWA Members: We encourage you to share this incredible opportunity with your mentees and networks. Together, let's empower the next generation of finance professionals! For more information, visit https://www.fwa.org/wall-street-exchange . If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Kelsie Piersaint, FWA Next Gen Educational Programs Manager, at [email protected] .

On Tuesday, April 2, FWA members and International Business Conference delegates were hosted by the Greek Consulate and the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce for a high-level preview for what awaits us for our upcoming International Business Conference , happening May 11-18th in Athens and Santorini.  We're grateful to our distinguished speakers: HE Ambassador Konstantinos Konstantinou (Consul General of Greece to New York), Nikolaos Thomopoulous (Trade Commissioner, Greek Trade Office in NYC), Efthia Pylarinou-Piper (Sr. VP, Red Apple Group, Exec Board HACC, Moderator), George Gazonis (Chairman and Founder, NYATH Group), Fay Georgousis (Greek National Tourism Organization), James Christopoulos (Partner, CVC Capital Partners), and Annette Stewart (FWA President, 2023-2025). Speakers shared about investment success stories and opportunities; the role policy played in the revitalization of their markets, including the thriving tourism and real estate markets; and ways the turnaround in the Greek economy is a story of resilience, good governance, national pride, and commitment. Very special thanks to Chef Maria Loi and Loi Estiatorio for her support of the FWA and the conference, and for catering the delicious food at the event. We look forward to Chef Loi’s presence at the IBC in Greece. Registration closes at midnight on April 8th! We hope you will join us at the conference for this opportunity to nourish both your business acumen and your soul.