Wall St Boot Camp Fall 2022

Wall Street Boot Camp

Wall Street Boot Camp is a program initiated in 2007 by Robin Stevens and Randy Woolridge. It is designed as a training program to better prepare students who aspire to careers in the highly competitive field of financial services. The program has been highly successful in serving dual purposes. It provides a true glimpse of the dedication and focuses needed to succeed in a career on Wall Street. This preview allows for the candidate field to be narrowed to only the most aspiring individuals. Also, the program’s targeted approach ensures that students completing the program will be sufficiently prepared to utilize the Smeal network of volunteers.

Qualifications/Benefits: 

• The program requires a full semester commitment for certification, and it is offered in both the fall and spring – 50 slots are available
• Sessions are conducted on Fridays between 2:30 and 4:00 pm in the Business Building
• ELIGIBILITY – Freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who exhibit academic strength, leadership, and relevant experience indicating the potential for success in the industry
• Sessions cover various career paths in the field including, but not limited to, sales and trading, investment banking, and private wealth
• Students are instructed and evaluated on resume, interview, communication, and networking skills. Homework will be assigned and must be completed prior to the following session
• Participants are evaluated on their self-awareness and knowledge of the industry at the end of the program in a mock Wall Street interview conducted by the officers of the Nittany Lion Fund
• Each student who successfully completes the program receives, access to the mentoring list, and a personal endorsement from Robin Stevens and Randy Woolridge

How To Apply

• Only freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are eligible
• 50 slots are available
• To apply, send a resume to robinstevens@psu.edu with the Subject Header: APPLICATION FA22
• Application Deadline: May 27th, 2022
  • Accepted Applicants will be notified before the beginning of the Fall 2022 semester via email