Expanding Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Remains a Core Value at FedEx
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 25, 2023 / FedEx CorporationOriginally published in the 2022 FedEx Cares ReportDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) continues to be at the core of our FedEx values as we work to lift up diverse voices and …
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 25, 2023 / FedEx Corporation
Originally published in the 2022 FedEx Cares Report
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) continues to be at the core of our FedEx values as we work to lift up diverse voices and provide access to leadership, education, and employment for all. For nearly 50 years we have collaborated with nonprofits to expand opportunities for underrepresented groups. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to dream big and realize what's possible.
Our Strategy
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Encourage Learning & Leadership:
Supporting equal access to higher education and cultivating the next generation of diverse leaders in community and business. -
Empower Economic Opportunity:
Creating more equitable communities by breaking down barriers to work and upward mobility for underrepresented groups. -
Advance Inclusion:
Teaching acceptance and influencing a more inclusive society by encouraging equal share of voice, fighting bias and embracing cultures and history.
Learning & Leadership
Expanding opportunities for HBCU students
We are using our global platform to bring awareness to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and prepare students for the workforce.
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FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program
To help students learn from real-world leaders, we co-created the FedExHBCU Student Ambassador Program with eight partner HBCUs. The program demonstrates a continued commitment to help prepare
students who attend HBCUs to be future leaders with opportunities to learn about the FedEx enterprise from executives, build leadership and career-ready skills, and participate in unique
experiences, while also helping expand the company's pipeline for diverse talent. We celebrated the launch of the Program during the ringing of The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on
February 1, 2022 - the first day of Black History Month.
These are the unbelievable gifts that go far beyond any dollar amount. These are opportunities to open eyes and change people's perspectives, not just about themselves, but about what is possible for them next.
Michael Sorrell President, Paul Quinn College
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Promoting HBCUs on the national stage
When Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, took the checkered flag at Richmond Raceway in April 2022, his car featured HBCU branding and students from the FedEx-HBCU Career Insights Program
were there to cheer him on. Career Insights connects students with professionals in their desired career field. Students with an interest in sports got a special glimpse of NASCAR behind the scenes
and the chance to meet Denny and his pit crew. The HBCU branding, seen by millions of viewers, helped promote the incredible opportunities these schools can provide.