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February 11, 2021 (FedEx.com) To build on our longstanding commitment to advance inclusion and empower economic opportunity in the Black community, we are committing $5 million to four regionally based Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- Tennessee State University
- Jackson State University
- Mississippi Valley State University
- LeMoyne-Owen College
The new initiative will create valuable education and job readiness for students, and offer relief support to help students, faculty and staff at each school who have suffered adverse economic impact due to COVID-19.
This new initiative builds on the longstanding relationship between these HBCUs and FedEx, which includes endowed scholarships at Jackson State University, Tennessee State University, and LeMoyne-Owen College; a customized career readiness program established at Mississippi Valley State University; and leadership summits in support of the Southern Heritage Classic for students at both Tennessee State University and Jackson State University.
“With many students and families struggling right now as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our hope is that this timely investment will help keep more students in school and provide future access to leadership, educational and employment opportunities,” said Judy Edge, corporate vice president of Human Resources at FedEx. “This contribution further deepens our commitment to creating more equitable communities by breaking down barriers to work and making a sustainable, long-term impact on underrepresented groups.”
The remaining $1 million will be divided among the schools to assist students, faculty, and staff impacted by COVID-19. FedEx says each school will be able to use their discretion on how to use the additional funds. The initiative is a collaborative effort between FedEx and each school to help prepare students for the workforce beyond formal education.
SOURCE
https://sybilwilkes.com/news/ (Newsletter 2/11/2021)
https://fedexcares.com/stories/diversity-inclusion/new-initiative-offers-support-local-hbcus
