Forté College Fast Track to Finance Conference
Do you enjoy working in an exciting and fast-paced environment, researching options, and making recommendations? Consider a career in finance!
The Forté College Fast Track to Finance Conference is a great place to start. In this virtual experience, you'll explore a multitude of financial careers, with a focus on Investment Banking and Investment Management. You will learn by "doing," strengthen your leadership skills, expand your network, and get an inside look at how the financial services industry works.
You don't need to be a finance major to attend — financial organizations need women from diverse academic backgrounds. Connect with financial leaders and recent college grads from top firms who will share why they love their career choice, along with insights on developing your personal brand, launching a finance career, and building client relationships.
The best part? It’s free to apply and the conference is free to attend!
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Position yourself for success with a personal branding interactive workshop
- Get hands-on experience in banking and investment management during team-based simulations
- Learn how to prepare for interviews and internships in financial services
- Network with top recruiters, executives, and recent graduates
- Connect with 250+ undergrad women leaders, build your resume, and explore finance as a career path
MEET OUR WOMEN IN FINANCE
Find A Work Environment Where You Can Be Yourself
While studying at Harvard Law School, Johanna Robinson had a hunch she'd be happiest working in business. When her first two years practicing law ultimately strengthened her interest in a finance career, it motivated Johanna to earn an MBA and led her to Evercore's corporate advisory practice.
15-16
Virtual Conference 2020
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN
OCT. 15: 4:00 PM ET - 7:15 PM ET
OCT. 16: 12:30 PM ET - 7:00 PM ET
See full agenda for more details.
WHO
Sophomore and junior women from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. First years who are business majors or have previous experience will also be considered.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Complete our two-step application process to be considered. Fill out the application form and upload your resume.
There is no application fee and the event is free to participate in, a benefit provided by our generous partners. We do ask all admitted students to pay a $25 refundable deposit to save their seat at the conference. For questions, please see the Conference FAQs
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through October 4, 2020.
LOCATION
The comfort of your own computer!
Forté will host the conference in Fall 2020
on a robust virtual platform.
Can’t get enough of Forté Conferences? We encourage you to apply to the Women of Color College Leadership Conference. You are able to attend this event in addition to the College Fast Track to Finance Conference.
About Forté
Forté’s community of motivated and inspiring women is changing the balance of power in the workplace. We open doors for women to reimagine what they can achieve in business.
Through business education, role models, professional networks, and leadership training, Forté shows women how to build the credibility, skills, network, and confidence to thrive as leaders and change the status quo.
Our powerful alliance of talented women, influential companies, leading undergraduate and business schools, and pioneering donors empowers women to change their career trajectories, their earning power, and their lives.
