Mission & Vision
The Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE) was founded in September 2020 to attract HBCU students to the financial services industry and provide life-long career support.
FARE’s mission aligns with HBCUs by actively working to transform the financial services industry, ensuring it better serves the diverse needs of students from HBCUs and communities. FARE’s vision focuses on implementing tangible and measurable solutions to support current and future generations, fostering inclusivity and opportunity within the industry for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Engagement
Do you represent an HBCU and want to learn more about our services for your institution and students? We are building resources and materials to serve you better.
Opportunities for HBCUs
Firm-Hosted Webinar Sessions
FARE financial services firms are actively hiring diverse talent for internship positions and full-time opportunities.
Please send an email to info@theFARE.org to share details regarding your HBCU’s upcoming Career Fair.
Scholarship Workshops
FARE financial services firms are willing to visit your HBCU to present relevant workshops and seminars (i.e. key terminology and industry trends) to students in the school of business and/or other related fields.
Contact FARE at info@theFARE.org to schedule an upcoming financial services workshop or seminar.
Financial Wellness Seminars
FARE financial services firms and industry organizations enjoy hosting lunch while networking with HBCU students and providing them with career building strategies, LinkedIn best practices and professional development resources. These sessions help FARE build relationships with talented students and help them prepare for careers in financial services.
Send FARE an email at info@theFARE.org to schedule an upcoming Lunch and Learn on your HBCU campus.
Career Development Workshops
FARE financial services firms and industry partners strive to create pathways for HBCU students to learn about and experience opportunities in the financial services industry. We are ready to sponsor and host an “HBCU Live” Educational Series Event on your HBCU Campus, featuring a dedicated and FARE-firm sponsored career fair, financial wellness educational sessions, networking reception, DJ and photobooth to capture the moment. Firm professionals will engage directly with HBCU students to share their paths toward success in the industry.
Please contact info@theFARE.org to learn more about this exclusive opportunity to help HBCU students find their fit in financial services careers.
Key Benefits for HBCUs
Educational Enhancement
- Enriching educational events and experiences.
- Robust financial education initiatives.
Career Development
- Recruitment opportunities for HBCU students at career fairs.
- On-campus seminars and workshops.
- Placement in FARE’s mentorship program.
Networking Opportunities
- Lunch & Learns for networking and career-building strategies.
- HBCU Live Educational Series Events featuring career fairs, workshops, and networking receptions.
- The Conference of African-American Financial Professionals, the nation’s premier professional development conference for Black financial professionals.
Financial Wellness and Scholarships
- Scholarship program supporting HBCU students’ preparation for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam.
