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I recently joined a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) 𝘿𝙀𝙄 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 panel where we dived into the complexities and pressing issues within diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. I was honored to join Dirk DeYoung, our moderator, and fellow panelists Ka Vang, MS, Anne Doepner, Cecilia Stanton Adams, and DAVID EDGERTON JR (DEJ) as we shared perspectives on navigating these rapidly evolving dynamics. The Business Journal has summarized key highlights from our discussion in an article (link in comments) 📖. For many of us in this space we're holding and navigating a lot: - The evolving DEI landscape - Risk of litigation weighing heavily on strategic decision-making As I shared during the panel, leading in DEI today feels deeply personal, touching on aspects of identity and community that are central to who I am. At The BrandLab, these shifts have required us to be agile—especially in our summer internship program, which has always prioritized BIPOC college students in line with our mission. Now, we’re adapting by emphasizing a commitment to underrepresented communities within our application process. Check out the article below 👇🏽 for more insights from our conversation. These are important topics—let’s continue to share strategies and keep this work moving forward. #NonProfitLeadership #DEI #Leadership #Diversityandinclusion

55 interns in 2024! Wanted to give a shout out to our team, Hingham Street Partners at UBS, on another successful year of inspiring the next generation of workers through our internship program. Great job to the advisors and mentors on our team who make this possible! The programs agenda is outlined below.  Work on a project that may potentially help us with the management of our portfolios and present your findings to our portfolio team  Work on researching an individual equity idea, or "theme based" industry idea, and present your thoughts and findings to each other and to our portfolio team  Develop a white paper and present your work to your Mentee Cohort and our Leadership Team (Examples: "Fraud Prevention" and "Survival Guide for Teens and Early 20s")  Inspiring and insightful guest speakers providing leadership and career advice  Presentations from former Hingham Street Partners Mentees to discuss how they were able to navigate and leverage their Hingham Street Partners Mentorship experience to get to the next level  A personal mentor from our team who will help guide your success in the program and answer any questions that you may have  Twice weekly Zoom meetings. The rest of the week will be used as time to work on your projects.  Additionally, during each session, we will offer you an investment lesson as well as a life lesson that we hope helps guide your heart and attitude and lead you to a successful and happy life.

As we navigate the ever-evolving job market, one thing remains clear: internships are a vital stepping stone for young professionals. At ALJ Egypt, we recognize the significance of nurturing young talent through structured internship programs. Our initiatives are not just about filling roles; they are designed to empower future leaders by providing them with hands-on experience, mentorship, and a deeper understanding of their chosen fields. #Internships #CareerDevelopment #ALJEgypt #FutureLeaders #Mentorship #ProfessionalGrowth

🎉 Exciting news 🎉 Our international innovative ‘DreamBig@WTW’ program has launched in its second year. This intensive program is delivered in partnership with WTW a leading global advisory and broking solutions company. DreamBig@WTW is a unique three-year program that supports young people aged 15-18, from marginalised communities in the United Kingdom to develop their business and life skills. Our mentees will have access to skills-based training, learning about all aspects of WTW’s People, Risk, and Capital business segments – including the vital skills of problem-solving, data analytics, and communication. Urban Synergy and WTW mentors will meet with youth monthly during the school year to help them build confidence to ‘dream big’ and develop skills in pursuing their future careers. The program also offers paid summer internships within a line of business at WTW and guidance to reinvest skills in their communities. Dorothy Wilkes, Co-Head of DreamBig, said: “There is no greater legacy than preparing those who come after us to achieve exponentially even greater things than we did. This program affords access into a financial area of business and society where minority and marginalized groups have historically been underrepresented and, in some cases, excluded, and we are catalyzing that change.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dvcB2rQ3 WTW #corporatepartnerships #youngprofessionals #socialmobility #mentorshipmatters #ukcharity

I had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the GlobalMindED conference this week GlobalMindED is a dynamic and inclusive community focused on taking practical steps to develop a diverse talent pipeline for minority learners and job seekers. This organization unites influential figures from education, business, government, and non-profits, all with a shared commitment to expanding access and opportunities for first-generation college students, low-income or underrepresented, in educational and career settings. What made this annual event so unique? ▫ 73% of our speakers come from diverse backgrounds. ▫ Most attendees are diverse leaders and allies who advocate for inclusive leadership. ▫ Our audiences come from all backgrounds and bring an equity lens. ▫ Around 20% of our attendees are first-generation and diverse students. ▫ GlobalMindED ensures student representation by featuring them on the majority of panels. ▫ The Industry Marketplace/Career Exploration provides businesses with opportunities to connect with diverse talent for apprenticeships, internships, and job placements. ▫ The conference also hosts an Inclusive Leader Awards dinner, which celebrates DEI luminaries and serves as a platform for recognizing role models in the industry.

In 2023, we supported over 5,870 young people and offered 147 work experience opportunities. We delivered 10,289 hours of work experience and hosted inspirational career seminars for 5,483 children and young people. Our Corporate Advisory Board support with the development of career learning and pathways for the children served by Urban Synergy into employment through corporate insight days, job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships and other work experience. We are grateful to our Corporate Advisory Board members who include: Goldman Sachs , LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) , UK Power Networks , Dynamic Planner , Citi , EC1 Partners Ltd , DMGT plc and Sony Interactive Entertainment . The aim of our Corporate Advisory Board is to help us create a more ethnically diverse City, as well as supporting our mission to build a diverse work-ready talent pipeline of Black Minority Ethnic and disadvantaged young people. Each Company and Board Member supports us with expertise, mentors and funding, along with our Corporate Donors, which include: Allen & Overy , BlackRock , FE fundinfo , The International business of Federated Hermes, Lloyd's, M&G plc , Moody's Corporation , Morgan Stanley , Newable , PwC , RWS , Salesforce and Stryker. Urban Synergy CEO, Leila Thomas, said: “I am proud that these business leaders have chosen to commit their energy and resources, to creating a better future for thousands of Black Minority Ethnic and disadvantaged young people in London and beyond. Talent is everywhere, but opportunities are not. Organisations have been trying to resolve the imbalance of opportunity for decades and we believe we have a blueprint that will drive change.” Read more about Urban Synergy and how you can get involved, here: www.urbansynergy.com/about David Craig Ben Goss Darren Allaway Stuart Whyte Sharon Blackman OBE Catherine Johnson Grant Woodthorpe Patrick Clarke Sarah Webb Garret Gaughan #ukcharity #leadership #youthmentoring #urbansynergy #mentoringmatters #corporateculture

🚀 Attention HBCU hustlers! Ally Financial and TMCF are on the hunt for the next big entrepreneurs through the Moguls in the Making comp. Represent your school, score up to $20k in scholarships, land an internship, and more. Got what it takes? Step up and shine! #HBCUMoguls #HBCULifestyle #MakeItHappen

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Interns aren't just extra hands – they represent an opportunity to cultivate future talent and inject fresh perspectives into your business. What our Summer 2024 interns bring: - Energy & enthusiasm: Their eagerness translates into tackling projects with a new lens. - Fresh ideas & skills: Interns bring the latest learnings and technology trends to the table. What IT ExchangeNet interns gain: - Real-world experience: Our interns get hands-on learning with in a dynamic M&A business environment. - Mentorship & guidance: They learn from experienced M&A professionals and build valuable business connections. - A chance to shine: They develop skills and contribute to meaningful projects. #InternSynergy #GrowYourBusiness #SummerInterns2024 #WinWin

Check out what our Finance Scholars were up to last year 👇. #KState #KStateFinanceScholars #Business #Finance