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Financial Wizards Bootcamp | RIT/NTID July 6-11, 2024

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Registration for 2024 Financial Wizards is now open!
This year’s program dates are:

July 6-11, 2024

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Financial Wizards is a week-long summer program for deaf or hard-of-hearing students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. The program aims to enhance their financial literacy skills and provides an opportunity to explore various careers in finance and administration.

Financial Wizards is the result of a partnership between CSD Learns and the SIFMA Foundation. The SIFMA Foundation is renowned for its commitment to delivering outstanding financial literacy programs, while CSD Learns brings a unique and effective bicultural and bilingual pedagogical approach to the table. Together, we strive to enhance economic opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth in K-12 education settings.

About Financial Wizards:

  • Cost of the program is free – covered generously by Communication Services for the Deaf under the Financial Wizards program grant.
  • Space is limited: Financial Wizards accepts up to 25 participants.
  • Students are responsible for travel expenses to the program.
  • Program classes are offered in English and American Sign Language.
  • Parents are invited to attend a workshop to learn about NTID financial aid and how your student can attend NTID. 
  • The program is certified by the New York State Department of Health.
  • The program follows the National Science Education Standards.

Program Activities

The Financial Wizards daytime schedule for the week will guide students through various locations, offering activities where they can: 

  • Generate an account with pretend funds and play in the Stock Market Game™ against other colleges
  • Meet NTID faculty members and explore the campus through a guided tour
  • Enhance their knowledge in business and finance 
  • Visit RIT’s Stock Market lab and gain insights into RIT’s Saunders College of Business programs.

In the evening, students will:

  • Enjoy recreational activities indoors and outdoors
  • Visit an amusement park
  • Socialize with other Financial Wizards participants.
  • Gain insights into the student experience at RIT/NTID

Activities are subject to change.

Updated: May 28, 2024