FedEx Announces Second Cohort of ‘FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program’
FedEx (NYSE: FDX) has announced the launch of the second cohort of its FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program, part of a five-year initiative aimed at supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This program enhances students' skills through leadership training, mentorship, and career preparation activities, in collaboration with eight selected HBCUs. Participants will engage in various programs, including mock interviews and resume development, starting later this month. FedEx aims to strengthen its talent pipeline through this initiative, which underscores its commitment to diversity and community engagement.
- Launch of the second cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program enhances FedEx's talent pipeline.
- Student engagement with leadership and practical career development opportunities strengthens community ties.
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FedEx enters year two of its five-year commitment to help students at HBCUs prepare for the workforce
New student participants were selected from the following eight HBCUs, which are regionally located within a short distance of a FedEx operating or distribution facility. The proximity allows students from within the community better opportunities to engage with FedEx team members and learn about the business.
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Jackson State University (Jackson, Miss. ) -
Tennessee State University (Nashville, Tenn. ) -
LeMoyne-Owen College (Memphis, Tenn. ) -
Mississippi Valley State University (Itta Bena, Miss. ) -
Lane College (Jackson, Tenn. ) -
Paul Quinn College (Dallas, TX. ) -
Miles College (Fairfield, Ala. ) -
Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville, N.C. )
The second cohort will kick off later this month with a career exposure and leadership day involving FedEx leadership. Additionally, the cohort will participate in experiences throughout the year to help prepare them for entry into the workforce, including sessions on interview training, mock interviews, and resume development.
Freshman, sophomore and junior students were selected to participate based on good academic standing and career tracks aligned with FedEx career tracks such as: business, sales, IT/tech, logistics, marketing communications, accounting, and more. This year also comes with new on-the-job learning and mentorship experiences for the ambassadors.
“Through the second cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program, we're preparing future leaders and the next generation for the workforce through tailored, hands-on programming,” said
The initial announcement took place last year at the
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A welcome from
Frederick W. Smith , FedEx Corporation Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors to kick off the program. - The opportunity to participate in interview training and mock interview sessions with FedEx leaders, and a resume development discussion with an Executive Coach.
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FedEx Operating Companies created a series of career-focused programs, including:
- The “Career Expose” where FedEx Ground leaders connected with students about transitioning from college to professional life, resume writing, career tips and a “day in the life” in Safety, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Logistics/Supply Chain, and Operations; and
- The FedEx Freight Boardroom Experience, where students were introduced to career possibilities within FedEx through a simulated boardroom meeting.
To learn more about how FedEx supports HBCUs and to hear testimonials from the student ambassadors about their experience, please visit FedExCares.com and view the HBCU Fact Sheet.
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