The Young Investor Program was recently featured in the Cavalier, the UBC Sauder School of Business student newspaper.
“The Young Investor Program was created to educate youths from grades 10 – 12 on a range of topics that encompass financial literacy by two entrepreneurial UBC Sauder accounting students – Akaash Bali and Rohit Bali. Interactive workshops and case competitions led by local business professionals are just some of the many methods to create an engaging environment for high school students to apply classroom knowledge.
The inaugural team of professionals and speakers came with a wealth of experience, ranging from public practice accounting, wealth management, and investment management. With exceptional support from G&F Financial, the program’s official sponsor, as well as philanthropic professionals, the executive team’s persistent efforts resulted in the nomination for the “2014 Nova Star Award” for carrying out its objectives with creativity, innovation and responding to the needs of the community.”
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