The Equity Collective

Educating, empowering and developing the next generation of diverse leaders

The Equity Collective, a powerful coalition of asset management firms, continues its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to create awareness and broaden access to career opportunities in the financial services industry, with a focus on inclusion, belonging, diversity and equity. This partnership demystifies financial careers for youth and inspires them to explore paths they may not have previously considered.

Building on the successful rewrite of BGCA’s CareerLaunch program, The Equity Collective is now focused on fostering adoption of the program through engaging events that connect local Clubs with participating firms. These events provide opportunities for youth to interact with professionals, gain firsthand insight into financial careers, and develop critical skills such as interviewing and networking.

Each firm within The Equity Collective collaborates with local Clubs, where employees volunteer their time to mentor and guide youth, sharing their personal career journeys and offering valuable workforce preparation. By directly engaging with young people at a crucial stage in their development, The Equity Collective aims to cultivate interest in finance careers early on, particularly among underrepresented groups.

This initiative underscores the commitment of The Equity Collective to not only support BGCA’s mission but also to actively shape the future of the financial industry by empowering the next generation of diverse leaders.