Beginners' Investment Camp 101

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BEGINNERS' INVESTMENT CAMP 101

For 50 selected 2025 High School Juniors and Seniors (and now added) Sophomores

June 23-27
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daily
Fee: Free!

Space is limited!! Don't Wait!!

Join us on our beautiful
McNichols Campus

4001 West McNichols Rd.
Detroit, MI 48221

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Learn basic investment concepts from industry experts that include:

  • Time value of money
  • Compounding
  • Saving versus investing
  • What is Wall Street?
  • What are assets? Stocks? Bonds?
  • How are they bought and sold?
  • What factors influence investment decisions?
  • What is diversification?
  • What are Sectors? Benchmarks?
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Learn about lucrative career opportunities in the Investment and investment-related industry

  • Portfolio managers
  • Brokers/traders
  • Consult consultants
  • Analysts
  • Venture Capitalists
  • Financial Planners
  • Industry certifications (CFA, CFP, CAAA)
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Application and registration NOW OPEN

  • Download the Application Packet
  • To easily fill out and digitally sign, open the document in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Complete the BIO information on page 2. Attach two letters of recommendation.
  • Obtain all necessary signatures including Media and Waiver forms, pages 3-6.
  • Return via email ASAP to edwarddj1@udmercy.edu
  • Accepted students will be notified via email.

We provide to you:

  • All class materials
  • Breakfast, snacks and lunch daily
  • Charlton Center T-shirt and backpack
  • Access to the Financial Markets Lab
  • Financial Center field trip

Questions?

Please contact Dawna Edwards-Rodgers, Director at edwarddj1@udmercy.edu

Sponsors

The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing thanks the Auto Club Group Foundation for its generous $10,000 grant in support of our summer camp program.  We also appreciate the welcomed support of Garcia Hamilton & Associates, L.P., and their $2,500 contribution.

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