Bosun Bench
How We Strengthen the Pipeline
The Bosun Bench builds a strong pipeline of diverse talent, from middle school to graduate school.
Middle and High School
Partner Organization
OWLS LACROSSE
OWLS Lacrosse, a Lacrosse program focused on underserved communities on the West Side of Chicago
Objective
Help students see possibilities for the future they may not otherwise imagine
Sample Activities
Career shadowing, college & career counseling
College
Partner Organization
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Lighted Pathways Internship Program, a program introducing students to the asset management industry
Objective
Provide students direct industry exposure and give them the skills they need to succeed post-college
Sample Activities
Hands-on project experience, finance industry trainings, onsite industry visits (e.g., Cboe), Kellogg School of Management tour
Graduate School
Partner Organization
For-credit internship program in partnership with Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management
Objective
Give students a rare opportunity to work in asset management in parallel to completing their studies
Sample Activities
Quantitative research, product development and go-to-market strategy
Program Participants
Joshua Brown
Summer 2024
Applied Math and Computer Science Johns Hopkins University
Keatrice Robertson
Spring 2024
JD-MBA
Northwestern University
Christopher Jima
Spring 2024
MBA
Northwestern University
Harrison Brown
Summer 2023
Computer Science and Economics Pomona College
Noah Turner
Summer 2023
Economics and Finance/Entrepreneurship
Tufts University
Cameron Young
Summer 2023
Master’s in Social Work & Public Policy
University of Chicago