High Schooler looking for finance internship/unpaid insight opportunities for summer 2024
I know Trackr (Formerly Bristol Tracker) has a list of pre-university programs, but those are for London. Was curious if there was a tracker of that sort for the US.
I know that many of these summer high school grad finance programs opened up early in the school year and the applications for those are closed. Was just curious if there was still hope because I wasn't knowledgeable about them until I talked to someone who did one for JP Morgan.
Based on the WSO Dataset, it's common for high school students to seek early exposure to the finance industry through internships or insight programs. While specific trackers for pre-university programs in the U.S. similar to Trackr for London-based opportunities aren't directly mentioned, there are several strategies you can employ to find similar opportunities:
Networking: Leverage platforms like LinkedIn to connect with professionals in the finance industry. Express your interest in learning and ask if they know of any opportunities for high school students. Sometimes, opportunities are not widely advertised and can be discovered through personal connections.
WSO Company Database: Utilize the Wall Street Oasis Company Database to research firms that might offer pre-university internships or insight days. While the database is more commonly used for college-level internships, some companies also have programs for high school students.
Direct Outreach: Identify financial institutions or firms you're interested in and reach out to their HR departments or campus recruitment teams directly. Inquire about any available programs for high school students. Even if they don't have a formal program, they might offer shadowing days or informational interviews.
Local Finance Events: Look for finance or business-related events in your area that welcome high school students. These can be excellent opportunities to learn more about the industry and meet professionals who can guide you towards potential opportunities.
Educational Institutions: Some universities offer summer programs for high school students interested in finance. These programs often include workshops, lectures, and networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
Remember, persistence and proactivity are key. Even if formal internships are scarce for high school students, showing initiative by seeking out informational interviews, attending events, and networking can open doors and provide valuable insights into the finance industry.
Sources: JP Morgan Global Finance and Business Management Program Internship, JP Morgan Officially about to Cancel Summer Internships and Freeze Hiring, Searching for a Summer Internship?, Senior In High School Looking For Advice on College Decision, etc., Sophomore Summer Programs/Internships? (NON Diversity)
could you send a link to the one for London?
I just had a convo with a principal at a PE firm yesterday, and he said that he's never heard of anything in IB or PE for high schoolers. He said the risk/reward for banks just isn't worth it, and a HS internship becomes too complicated.
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