Overview

Havergal College is partnering with accomplished Old Girls and current parents to offer a Digital Credential in Contemporary Finance. The banking industry has been disrupted many times over in the last few decades, be it through e-banking, companies such as Tangerine and WealthSimple, and of course, cryptocurrencies. 

For students in Grades 9 - 12, Havergal College is offering this digital credential with the generosity of time and expertise of Old Girls and current parents from TD Bank, Oxford Venture Enterprises, WealthSimple and Hut 8 Mining. Leveraging this expertise, students will learn asynchronously through discreet knowledge modules. 

Course Components:

1. Online Modules: Units in Canvas about Cryptocurrency, ESG Investing, and Women in Capital Markets involving articles, videos, knowledge checks and learning reflections. 

2. In-Person Relationships: Opportunities to meet and connect with other learners in the program to deepen your learning

3. Events: Guest speakers, panels and excursions as opportunities to bring this learning to life

4. Industry Connections: Meet with Havergal alum and current parents involved in the Finance industry, with an opportunity for a micro-internship or extended interview. 

Once completed, students will work with HC-X to coordinate an extended interview and/or a micro-internship within one of these organizations, or a related organization of their choice. They will then conduct a reflection exercise through HC-X to complete and be granted the digital credential.

This digital credential will run approximately 10 - 12 hours, plus the extended interview/micro-internship and will be supported by HC-X staff. It provides flexibility in timing, with asynchronous learning modules, and networking opportunities through our Havergal Old Girls network.

While an interest in banking and finance is a must, there is no prior experience, courses or club participation required. 

Availability: All students in Grades 9-12, no experience required!
Program Fee: No cost to families. 

Course Structure:

1. Knowledge Building: Students will know, understand and be able to apply shared language of the finance industry, identify trends and the future of work in different areas.

2. Extended Interview / Micro-internship: Students will select which area of knowledge they would like to extend their learning into, and (with HC-X) 

3. Reflection Piece: Students will create a reflection piece on what they have learned, what has changed for them based on this learning, and where they will take their next steps based on this new learning.

Outcomes: 

• Gain new knowledge and perspectives about Currencies (Fiat Money, Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin), ESG Investing and Women in Capital Markets.

• Experience self-directed learning in a Blended Learning environment that includes online modules and face-to-face interaction. 

• Prepare focus questions for a conversation or micro-internship with professionals in finance-related fields

Delivery:

• This digital credential will have an asynchronous knowledge component hosted in Canvas, brought to life through live events (such as the TD Women in Capital Markets panel in Dec 2022) and followed by an in-person extended interview or micro-internship. HC-X will support students in their progress and with scheduling the in-person touchpoints, as well as their final reflection piece. 

• It will run approximately 10-12 hours in a flexible format.