Visit the New York Stock Exchange.
The New York Stock Exchange is a financial trading forum located in lower Manhattan at 11 Wall Street. It is the world's largest stock exchange. The trading floor of the NYSE is not open to the general public or tour groups as it used to be. But there are still ways to visit the trading floor. If enrolled in an educational program sponsored by the stock exchange, you can visit it.
Instructions
1. Join fellow teachers in an educational workshop sponsored by the New York Stock Exchange. You will learn about the market system and include education information about the stock market into your teaching curriculum. You will be able to visit the floor and interact with traders. This is a five-day seminar, and it is completely free. To enroll, contact the NYSE's Education Services Department at 212-656-2017. You can enroll online with an application available at NYSE.com.
2. Spend the day at the New York Stock Exchange with college professors or other journalists. This will allow you to interact with workers on the trading floor and visit the stock watch area. This program is designed especially for journalists and people who work in academia. Contact the NYSE's Education Services Department at 212-656-2017 to get more information about the program
3. Apply for an internship at the NYSE if you are in college. This is a paid internship. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to:
NYSE Group Internship Program
P.O. Box 549252, Ste. 221
Waltham, MA 02454
4. Watch the trading floor at the stock exchange by going to a seminar for college students---both undergrad and graduate. This is a 90-minute seminar. Contact the NYSE's Education Services Department at 212-656-2017 to get more information about the program.
