Financial & Investment education
Empowering young women to navigate the world of finance.
Rock The Street, Canada brings the M in STEM to life through Financial & Investment fundamentals, industry access and mentorship. Supporting high school girls navigating the world of finance.
Financial & Investment fundamentals
Industry access
Mentorship & guidance
EducateBuild Financial & Investment fundamentals.
PrepareDevelop confidence and career-ready skills.
AdvanceConnect with professionals and opportunities.
About us
Bringing the M in STEM to life.
Rock The Street, Canada empowers high school students, especially young women, by bringing the M in STEM to life through a focus on Financial & Investment fundamentals.
We provide industry access and guidance to students, supporting their journey from classrooms to careers while fostering expanded participation in the capital markets.
The problem
The gender gap in finance starts early.
Girls’ interest in math often wanes during high school, just as students begin making pivotal choices about their education and future careers.
Our solution
Knowledge, access and guidance.
We renew girls’ engagement at a critical life stage through practical learning and financial professionals who serve as real-world role models.
RTSC
Built on a proven program model.
Rock The Street, Canada is an independent Canadian charity working with Rock The Street, Wall Street on program and curriculum support. Canadian participants receive access to the Rock The Street, Wall Street Career Center; Rock The Street, Canada does not operate its own Career Center.
Programs
From classrooms to careers.
Our high school program combines Financial & Investment fundamentals, workplace exposure and mentorship across three core experiences.
01
Classroom Workshops
Financial professionals lead interactive, scenario-based sessions on budgeting, investing, college planning and other Financial & Investment fundamentals.
02
Industry Insight Day
Students visit financial firms, explore the workplace and hear directly from professionals about the range of careers across the industry.
03
Mentorship Pairings
Classroom mentoring sessions connect students with female financial professionals who provide guidance as they navigate next steps.
Educate
Build Financial & Investment fundamentals.
Prepare
Develop confidence and career-ready skills.
Advance
Connect with professionals and opportunities.
Why it matters
Knowledge. Access. Guidance.
Practical learning builds financial fluency. Mentors make careers feel visible. Industry experiences help students see where their interests and skills can lead.
Leadership
Canadian leadership
Our Board of Directors provides governance and accountability, while our advisory members contribute finance, education and industry insight.
Board of Directors
Responsible for the governance of Rock The Street, Canada.
Anthony Ostler
Chair · Board of Directors
President & CEO, Canadian Bankers Association
Fred Pinto
Treasurer · Board of Directors
CEO, CFA Society Toronto
Netila Demneri
Secretary · Board of Directors
Managing Partner & Country Manager, Russell Reynolds Associates Canada
Advisory members
Advisors who strengthen program and community connections.
Amy Miller
Advisory member
Global Head of Loan Syndications, Scotiabank
Ingrid Montarras
Advisory member
Co-op & Business Teacher, Ontario
Contact us
Bring Rock The Street, Canada to your community.
Whether you’re a school, volunteer or organization, connect with us to help more girls build financial knowledge, meet role models and explore careers in finance.
Start a conversation at info@rockthestreetcanada.com.
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