December 2023
Young Investors Society Partners with Itai Trust
Young Investors Society proudly announces our new Access Initiative partnership with Itai Trust.
Itai Trust is a humanitarian organization based in Zimbabwe, Africa that helps children, youths, distressed individuals, single parents, prisoners, families, and their communities overcome poverty, and injustice and helps them enjoy mental and financial freedom.
Itai Trust programs cover aspects from mental health services to financial and business services.
Itai will be using the Young Investors Society courses and lessons to further develop its financial literacy program for children, youth, and young adults.
We are excited to partner with an organization to bring financial literacy to underserved communities in Africa and surrounding communities.
You can learn more at: https://itai-trust.org/
November 2023
Young Investors Society Partners with Yonkers Partners in Education
Young Investors Society proudly announces our new Access Initiative partnership with Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE).
Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in, and complete college. They confront the challenges of a low-income, urban school district by providing families with equitable access to the critical tools and services necessary for college success.
We’re thrilled that Yonkers students will participate in the Young Investor Society “Stock Pitch Competition” and to have the Webster/YPIE Finance Lab be part of this end-of-year Finance competition. You can learn more at: www.ypie.org
October 2023
Young Investors Society Partners with TeenInteractive
Young Investors Society is excited to announce our new Access Initiative partnership with TeenInteractive.
TeenInteractive is a registered non-profit (501(c)(3) online platform dedicated to equipping teenagers with essential life skills for success through interactive, immersive, and gamified learning experiences. Teeninteractive is passionate about improving financial literacy, mental wellness, and business skills for teens. They are committed to providing practical resources to help them achieve their full potential.
We are excited to to bring new resources to our Access Initiative which include games and videos on How to Pay for College, Basic Banking, Credit, Debt, and so much more!
You can learn more at https://teeninteractive.org/
October 2023
September 2023
Young Investors Society is excited to partner with JustServe
Young Investors Society is excited to partner with JustServe Alberta-NorthCentral for the YIS Stock The Shelves community service events for the 2023-2024 school year!
JustServe.org is an amazing resource to help you find volunteer projects to obtain service hours, learn about charitable organizations you can serve in your community, and have fun serving in your area.
Simply go to justserve.org and register as a new user. The site allows you to access service opportunities by zip code, or post volunteer needs for your organization.
Now all you have to do is grab some friends and start serving today.
August 2023
Young Investors Society is excited to announce our newest sponsor, Bloomberg
Young Investors Society is excited to announce our newest sponsor, Bloomberg. Headquartered in New York City, Bloomberg is committed to giving back to the cities in which they have offices worldwide, using their expertise and resources to create lasting impact. Bloomberg’s Corporate Philanthropy program aims to reflect the global scale, diversity, and culture of the company and is built on the long-standing dedication to service established by founder Mike Bloomberg over 40 years ago.
Bloomberg will sponsor the Young Investors Society Access Initiative over the next three years which provides access to FREE, quality, financial literacy education, mentorship, STEM career education, and scholarships to a variety of talented students in under-resourced communities.
We are excited and look forward to working with Bloomberg over the next few years!
Young Investors Society Partners with the SoLa Foundation
Young Investors Society is excited to announce our newest Access Initiative Partnership in South Los Angeles with The SoLa Foundation.
The SoLa Foundations is a 501(c) 3 non-profit affiliate of SoLa Impact and is built on a simple premise:
IF YOU CAN SEE IT, YOU CAN BE IT
SoLa’s mission is to end intergenerational poverty in South Los Angeles by creating new access to educational and economic opportunities for youth and young adults.
SoLa will be launching a 13-week YIS Financial Literacy program at their tech and entrepreneurship center this Fall.
We are excited to partner with an amazing organization doing great things in the South Los Angeles region.