Career Development

Empowering Women in Tech: AMD and CWiT Champion STEM Careers for Young Girls

October 10, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

The future of women in technology is being enhanced through a partnership between AMD in Dublin and Connecting Women in Tech (CWiT), which provides inspiration, encouragement, and support for their …

Merck’s Skills-First Program: Empowering Talent Without Degrees | Career On Purpose

October 9, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

The premiere episode of Career On Purpose, a new podcast from Merck, presents an insightful discussion about the company’s groundbreaking “Skills-First” initiative. This program focuses on attracting, developing, advancing, and …

Explore Career Opportunities in Golf: Summer Youth Program in Benton Harbor

September 26, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Teens in the Benton Harbor, Michigan area have a unique chance to explore career options through the Summer Youth Golf Careers & Development Program. This initiative, a partnership between the …

From Ukraine to Cisco: A Journey of Resilience and Career Transformation

September 23, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

I grew up in a small town near Kyiv, Ukraine, right across from an airport. From a young age, I was captivated by aviation. Watching planes soar overhead each day …

Comcast 2024 Impact Report: Advancing Digital Equity and Sustainability

July 1, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Comcast has unveiled its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing stories of impact and providing diversity and environmental data to demonstrate the company’s efforts towards creating a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable …

Bath & Body Works Launches ‘Investing in You’ Program for Associate Growth and Wellness

June 25, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Bath & Body Works today unveiled a new initiative called ‘Investing in You,’ a comprehensive suite of programs and benefits aimed at supporting associates in their personal and professional growth. …

Blissful Seeds: Empowering Autism Through Art and Employment in Poway

June 17, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Blissful Seeds, a non-profit organization from San Diego, is set to open its first retail store at Regency’s Twin Peaks in Poway, California, following years of selling at local farmer’s …

Food Safety Leadership: Career Insights, Work-Life Balance, and Personal Growth at Yum! Brands

June 12, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

In the HowIGotHere series, you’ll discover the career journeys of some of the distinguished leaders at Yum! Brands. This edition features Mary Gertz, the Chief Food Safety & Quality Assurance …

Success in Manufacturing: Career Stories from Saint-Gobain

June 3, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Anyone can become a manufacturer! Whether you’re embarking on a new journey or shifting your career trajectory, the manufacturing sector offers numerous opportunities for achievement. Listen to the experiences of …

Rayonier’s Women in Leadership: Insights on Mentorship and Growth

April 4, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Rayonier organized a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) Table Talk featuring accomplished women in leadership positions within the company. Among the panelists were April …

Unlocking Career Success: Embrace Sponsorship with Cisco’s TME Pledge

March 18, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Did you know that despite almost 90 percent of companies having sponsorship programs in 2021, only 33 percent of Black employees had sponsors, with even fewer feeling support to advance …

Empowering Women in the Workplace: Strategies for Success and Growth

March 13, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

As part of the Women’s History Month 2024 celebration, Sands is highlighting women who contribute to the company’s achievements and embody its values of professional development and progress. Val Chua, …

Discover Your Motto: Embrace Possibilities with GoDaddy Life!

February 6, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Could you please tell us a bit about yourself and your role? I’m a native of Arizona, happily married to my husband, Mike, for a decade now. We’re blessed with …

Unlocking Career Insights: Sanjana Badam’s Journey at GoDaddy – Passion, Leadership, and Myth-Busting

December 28, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Janelle (Host): Welcome to the Own Your Career podcast. I’m Janelle Jordan, a Program Manager on the Talent, Performance, and Engagement team at GoDaddy. I’m thrilled to have you join …

Revolutionizing Career Development: AI-Powered Personalization with Coach

December 18, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

All children should have the chance to thrive. However, their growth and educational journey can be significantly influenced by socioeconomic conditions. Data from the American Community Survey indicates that approximately …

Empowering First-Generation Students: Cristo Rey and U.S. Bank Partnership Success Story

November 22, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Jorge Estudillo-Castillo’s interest in a banking career was sparked during his time at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities, where he interned at a U.S. Bank branch in Minneapolis. …

Empowering Women in Foodservice: Insights from WFF Workshops

November 21, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Last month, our brand leaders made a significant impact at the Leadership Development Workshops organized by the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) in Orange County and Dallas. Maggie Reyna, who serves …

Illumina’s Summer Program: A Pathway to STEM Careers for Community College Students

September 21, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Recently, Illumina, in collaboration with the local nonprofit organization SD2, organized a comprehensive two-week paid summer program for 16 students from San Diego. This initiative aimed to provide underrepresented students …

Aristocrat Gaming donates $500,000 to AISES for Indigenous STEM Education

August 23, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Aristocrat Gaming has announced a donation of $500,000 to AISES, a national nonprofit organization that aims to increase the representation of Indigenous peoples in STEM studies and careers. The donation …

Franklin Templeton Futures Program: Developing Young Talent for 40 Years

August 14, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

An idea that was originally scribbled on a napkin has grown into a global program at Franklin Templeton, helping to develop young talent in the investment industry for the past …

Own Your Career Podcast: Inspiring Employees to Achieve Professional Goals with Guest Raisa Lynn

June 29, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The following is a transcript of a podcast. To listen to the podcast click here. Janelle (Host): Welcome to the Own Your career podcast. I’m Janelle Jordan, a Program Manager …

Embracing Diversity and Cultural Identities at Gilead

June 16, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Upon embarking on her engineering career, Vicky Choi noticed a notable representation of women and Asian individuals in the field. However, she also observed a lack of Asian women in …

Taco Bell Foundation Awards $10 Million in Live Más Scholarships: Empowering Youth for Positive Change

May 17, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

In a statement, the Taco Bell Foundation announced it is awarding more than $10 million in Live Más Scholarships – the most in the non-profit’s history. The scholarships will be …

Exploring STEM Careers: A Unique Summer Program for High School Students

May 10, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

From a tender age, Amy Viettry discovered the key to success in both her personal and professional life was to depend on her own grit and determination. She knew that …

Home Depot Foundation supports homeless US Navy veterans with $100,000 grant

December 27, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

This holiday season, The Home Depot Foundation presented $100,000 to Mary Hall Freedom Village (MHFV), an Atlanta-based nonprofit partner, to assist local women veterans transitioning out of homelessness. The grant …

Home Depot supports women veterans with $100,000

December 26, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

This holiday season, The Home Depot Foundation presented $100,000 to Mary Hall Freedom Village (MHFV), an Atlanta-based non-profit partner, to assist local women veterans transitioning out of homelessness. The grant …

Hilton Global Foundation recognizes Global Water Challenge for its efforts to improve travel destinations

October 25, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Efforts aimed at boosting climate action and community resilience, which will boost global water security and accelerate the delivery of safe water and sanitation.

PNC Bank’s PartnerUp helps high school graduates to enter job market

October 13, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

PNC Bank’s PartnerUp program essentially teaches industry skills to high school graduates and eases their industry into the job market.

Towards A ‘Decarbonized Future’

January 15, 2021 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

The temporary “emission reduction due to the COVID-19 lockdown” is not a significant one.

Aflac Inc Featured In IT List of ‘2020 Best Places to Work’

July 27, 2020 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

It is now the twentieth time that the insurer has earned a place in the “coveted list”.

ERG’s Use ‘Black History Month’ To Celebrate Their Work

March 4, 2019 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

When companies join ERGs, they can deliver better growth by tapping into underused talents.