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"Catalyst Program"

"Launched in 2016, the Goldman Sachs Catalyst program (formerly known as iWE League Scholars) empowers women students from low-income communities who are pursuing undergraduate degrees across India by providing them virtual mentorship that helps develop their professional skills, strengthen their understanding of financial services, and prepare for future careers in the industry.\r\nThis three-month virtual mentoring program is a “hands on” experience and offers student participants a view into future business responsibilities and demands.\r\nWe collaborate with&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.empowerananya.org/\">Empower Ananya</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://katalystindia.org/\">Katalyst</a>, non-profit organizations that focus on working with people from low-income communities to bring about a positive change in their professional sphere of life, to help us shape an effective program for all phases – from helping to identify and source candidates to be mentored by Goldman Sachs’ employees to preparing them for Goldman Sachs internships.\r\nAs a participant, you will:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Experience a guided period of exploration and an opportunity to sharpen your skills in professional context.</li>\r\n<li>Access the vast network of resources at Goldman Sachs through continual leadership development, support, and mentorship from a dedicated mentor.</li>\r\n<li>Receive support as you explore internship opportunities at Goldman Sachs.</li>\r\n<li>Participate in several sessions focused on creating a seamless transition experience into the corporate workforce.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nParticipating Offices:&nbsp;Bengaluru, Hyderabad\r\n"

Launched in 2016, the Goldman Sachs Catalyst program (formerly known as iWE League Scholars) empowers women students from low-income communities who are pursuing undergraduate degrees across India by providing them virtual mentorship that helps develop their professional skills, strengthen their understanding of financial services, and prepare for future careers in the industry.
This three-month virtual mentoring program is a “hands on” experience and offers student participants a view into future business responsibilities and demands.
We collaborate with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.empowerananya.org/">Empower Ananya</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://katalystindia.org/">Katalyst</a>, non-profit organizations that focus on working with people from low-income communities to bring about a positive change in their professional sphere of life, to help us shape an effective program for all phases – from helping to identify and source candidates to be mentored by Goldman Sachs’ employees to preparing them for Goldman Sachs internships.
As a participant, you will:
<ul>
<li>Experience a guided period of exploration and an opportunity to sharpen your skills in professional context.</li>
<li>Access the vast network of resources at Goldman Sachs through continual leadership development, support, and mentorship from a dedicated mentor.</li>
<li>Receive support as you explore internship opportunities at Goldman Sachs.</li>
<li>Participate in several sessions focused on creating a seamless transition experience into the corporate workforce.</li>
</ul>
Participating Offices:&nbsp;Bengaluru, Hyderabad

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