JumpStart Program – Global

The 100 Women in Finance JumpStart Program is a multi-day virtual experience that provides college-age students with an introduction to the financial services industry and the opportunity to meet experienced professionals.

In many ways, JumpStart is exactly what the name suggests: an entry-point into the finance industry from which students can continue to build and explore. Throughout the course of the program, participants receive career guidance, industry information, interviewing and networking tips, and opportunities to interact with professionals, recruiters, and fellow students from around the world.

The program is intended to serve as a pre-internship primer and is geared for college-age students at any stage of their career exploration. Some may have already landed finance internships, while others are seeking guidance about where to begin their search.

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Who Attends JumpStart?

During 2021 programs, most students were in their second or third year of a 4-year degree.
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65% self-identify as students of color
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Students hailed from 92 different colleges across 15 countries.
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What Students are Saying

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Rated their knowledge of opportunities in the finance industry as “high” or “very high” before attending JumpStart.

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Rated their knowledge of opportunities in the finance industry as “high” or “very high” after attending JumpStart.

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Reported that they would recommend JumpStart to a friend

“I really enjoyed hearing each speaker’s personal journeys given their extremely diverse backgrounds. I particularly liked when they broke down preconceived notions of being a woman in finance. Hearing their enthusiasm for their current job really motivates me to pursue finance in the future.”

“This program was one of the most beneficial things that I have done towards preparing for my career. I learned so much from ech speaker and look foward to applying this knowledge as I progress in my education and career.”
“The most valuable part of JumpStart for me was getting to hear stories from a variety of people in the finance industry. I have felt that every finance professional that attended my university followed the same path to get to where they ended up. It was reassuring to hear that everyone’s path will be unique.”

“[The most valuable part of JumpStart was] seeing just how many other women my age are interested in a career in finance. I found it very empowering and welcoming to see people like me, especially women, pursuing such a powerful career path.”

JumpStart Program – Regional

To complement JumpStart programming at the global level, we host one-day in-person education events for students in select geographies. Falling under the JumpStart umbrella, these events may include panel discussions, site visits, case competitions, and more!
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Hong Kong

Regional JumpStart Location

The 100 Women in Finance JumpStart program has been running regional events in Hong Kong since 2021. The hybrid format half-day event has attracted more than 230 students over the years and a rising trend is observed. Panels with seasoned speakers from different areas contribute to each event covering three to four trending topics of the year. The events conclude with Speed Mentorship sessions which enable participants to gain tips and insights from the mentors directly.

Program highlights:

  • There were similar numbers of university participants from across each study year. 
  • On average, participants reported that their knowledge of opportunities in the finance industry nearly doubled after attending JumpStart. 
  • The Speed Mentorship sessions were overwhelmingly well received with approximately 75% of the students voted as the most valuable session. They also valued sharing sessions in which they found the speakers’ personal stories very inspiring.

Brazil

Regional JumpStart Location
The 100 Women in Finance JumpStart program has expanded with regional events in Brazil. The June 2022 in-person event included a day of panels and workshops in São Paulo for young women interested in launching their careers in the finance industry. Participants had the opportunity to meet and network with professionals across areas including fintech, legal and compliance, investor relations, business development, and more.

Highlights from our June 2022 program:

  • 72 female were students selected to participate
  • 39% self-identified as women of color
  • 80% of students were from São Paulo, 10% from Rio de Janeiro, 3% each from Brasília and Paraná, and 1% each from Bahia, Pernambuco, and Santa Catarina.