Graduate School Partnership
Established in 1983, the Financial Women’s Association (FWA) Graduate School Partnership offers a finance training program for around 200 Baruch College Zicklin School of Business graduate students each year, to enhance students’ technical skills and financial knowledge to provide an edge in today’s hypercompetitive job market. Graduates of this program have landed internships and jobs at top financial institutions such as: JP Morgan Chase, BMO Capital Markets, BNY Mellon, New York Life, S&P Global, Wells Fargo, SMBC among others.
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 multi-year initiative. As the financial services industry continues to go through technological and regulatory changes, the Committee hopes these young professionals will gain an edge as they enter the financial services industry with the additional technical skills and financial knowledge acquired from the training program.
Click here to read testimonials from 2024 program participants!
To get involved, contact
Kelsie Piersaint, FWA Educational Programs Manager, or Graduate School Partnerships committee chair Christine Li-Auyeung.
"Attending the Financial Services as a Business training was a transformative experience that provided me with a clearer understanding of how the financial services industry is structured and the diverse opportunities it offers. The training helped me see finance not just as a career path but as a dynamic and multifaceted field where I can leverage my skills and interests to grow. A highlight of the training was hearing from Karyn Dobin Giampaolo, an accomplished woman in finance. Her insights and experience were incredibly inspiring, particularly as someone who values representation and the importance of seeing women excel in leadership roles. Her story reinforced my belief that with dedication and the right opportunities, I can advance in a field that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Overall, the training served as a strong foundation in shaping my career goals. It not only deepened my knowledge of financial services but also helped me identify areas where I can contribute and grow. It reinforced my commitment to pursuing roles that align with my skills and passions while continuing to learn and develop as a finance professional."
Yecenia Ines
(MBA’26)
"The Excel course helped me gain a better understanding of what scenarios to use the shortcuts I learned in Excel for. Not only do I know how to be more efficient and productive in Excel, but I know the appropriate times to use the shortcuts and functions I learned. This is not something I was able to learn in my undergraduate degree since I was Pre-Medicine, and always felt Excel was impossible to learn. Now I’m feeling confident and practice with Excel every day. Thank you!"
Larissa Gould
(MBA’27)
"I appreciate the BMO equity through education program. The Training the Street courses were invaluable as I continue to strengthen my technical skills in Excel. This past semester, I was a team captain for the Neuberger Berman ESG Case competition. I applied several of the things I learned in the Training the Street courses, particularly the Corporate Valuation course, to build a case for why Neuberger Berman should invest in a company. I was able to develop a sensitivity analysis in excel to pair with our DCF valuation. These skills will continue to be valuable throughout my career, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have developed them through this program."
Katey Cox
(MBA’26)
"The Training the Street Applied Excel Workshop has been a key step in advancing my career in finance by sharpening my Excel skills and improving my efficiency in data analysis. I learned advanced techniques, and leveraging shortcuts to organize and analyze large datasets more effectively. The session also covered best practices for building professional templates and models, which enhanced my ability to present insights. These skills have increased the accuracy and speed of my analyses and boosted my confidence in tackling complex financial Excel tasks. By building a stronger technical foundation, this training has prepared me to take on greater responsibilities and contribute more effectively to my career in finance."
Rachel Slesnick
(MS’26)
