FedEx and Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Help Children of Veterans

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FedEx and Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) are collaborating to support the children of veterans through scholarships. FedEx provided scholarships to 22 students this year and introduced the 'FedEx Career Readiness Initiative' (FCRI) for leadership training and job opportunities. The initiative aims to help students prepare for internships and job opportunities at FedEx.

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• FedEx's continued support for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation demonstrates its commitment to philanthropy and supporting military families.

• The introduction of the 'FedEx Career Readiness Initiative' (FCRI) provides additional resources and opportunities for scholarship recipients, enhancing their future career prospects.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2024 / FedEx has been a longtime supporter of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF), providing annual support to the organization through scholarships to military veteran's children. This year FedEx provided scholarships to 22 students through MCSF.

To add to the scholarships FedEx provides, this year FedEx launched the "FedEx Career Readiness Initiative" (FCRI) with MCSF. FCRI is a program that allows the students who receive a scholarship through MCSF access to leadership training, job and interview prep, and a chance for the students and their parents to have insight on internship and job opportunities at FedEx.

This year FedEx hosted the first virtual career session on Jan. 19 with 35 participants on the call. Neil Gibson, SVP of Customer Experience at FedEx, served as keynote speaker, and FedEx veteran recruiter, Josh Link, reviewed career opportunities with the students and their parents.

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FAQ

How many students received scholarships from FedEx this year through the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation?

FedEx provided scholarships to 22 students through the MCSF this year.

What is the 'FedEx Career Readiness Initiative' (FCRI) introduced by FedEx this year?

The FCRI is a program designed to provide leadership training, job preparation, and internship opportunities for students who receive scholarships through the MCSF.

When did FedEx host the first virtual career session for scholarship recipients?

FedEx hosted the first virtual career session on Jan. 19, with 35 participants joining the call.

Who served as the keynote speaker during the virtual career session hosted by FedEx?

Neil Gibson, the SVP of Customer Experience at FedEx, served as the keynote speaker during the virtual career session.