{"id":926,"date":"2019-09-25T17:05:16","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T21:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/?p=926"},"modified":"2019-09-25T17:11:34","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T21:11:34","slug":"all-utc-students-apply-now-for-the-smile-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/2019\/09\/25\/all-utc-students-apply-now-for-the-smile-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"ALL UTC Students: Apply Now for the SMILE Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Applications for the Student Managed Investment Learning Experience (SMILE) Fund due Friday, Sept. 27<\/h1>\n<h4>ALL UTC students from any major are eligible to participate. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/college-business\/resources\/smile-fund\/index.php\">utc.edu\/smile-fund<\/a> to learn more and to apply.<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-929\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321-580x360.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321-610x378.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321-250x155.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321-600x372.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2019\/09\/SMILE-Fund-19-321.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SMILE fund students at Fletcher Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2018.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>What is the SMILE FUND?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The SMILE Fund is an investment fund at UTC that is led by undergraduate students. The fund, which has grown to have more than $600,000 in assets under management, provides select UTC students the opportunity to manage a real stock portfolio for a real client&#8211;the UC Foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why join?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participation in the SMILE Fund can provide students with many invaluable rewards:<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-2-5\" class=\"accordion-body in collapse\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hands on experience managing REAL MONEY<\/li>\n<li>Potential academic and financial awards in course credits and scholarship awards<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge in investment analysis, security selection, and portfolio management<\/li>\n<li>Training and certification in the world&#8217;s leading investment software<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to global market conditions, volatility, and business cycles<\/li>\n<li>Experience producing professional documents such as annual reports<\/li>\n<li>Context for study material for the 1st level of the CFA exam<\/li>\n<li>Job preparation for careers in investments, wealth management, and stock analysis<\/li>\n<li>Sharpening of professional skills such as presenting in professional settings<\/li>\n<li>Lasting bonds with team members that share similar goals and career interests<\/li>\n<li>Stronger relationships with faculty and enhanced educational opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Closer access with professionals including exclusive networking opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Competitive advantage to bolster resumes and job interviews<\/li>\n<li>Unique and impactful stories to share with potential employers<\/li>\n<li>Recommendations for select internships and job openings<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed letter of reference from the faculty advisor<\/li>\n<li>Increased confidence in obtaining both personal and professional objectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Applications are due Friday, Sept. 27<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/college-business\/resources\/smile-fund\/index.php\">Learn More and Apply<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications for the Student Managed Investment Learning Experience (SMILE) Fund due Friday, Sept. 27 ALL UTC students from any major are eligible to participate. 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