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Most of the Fortune 500 have limited, if any, recruitment presence at HBCUs. With more than 300,000 students attending the 47 member schools, TMCF provides an essential link between Corporate America and HBCU talent. Once companies partner with TMCF, they are provided direct access to HBCU talent prepared to change the world thanks to the numerous programs and unique opportunties offered. In 2022, Boeing and TMCF announced a new $8 million, multi-year partnership to support campus recruitment initiatives, career immersion activities, and experiences for students from HBCU’s. TMCF has partnered with Medtronic, and Google to create career pathways in the MedTech Industry and technology for HBCU students.
at Apple and Microsoft, mechanical engineers at Boeing, and business leaders at Wells Fargo. Another one of TMCF’s partners, Medtronic Foundation has made an intentional and committed effort to grow representation of underserved and underrepresented populations within the STEM workforce by supporting scholarships for HBCU students and being a presidential partner at the Leadership Institute. This partnership has helped Medtronic create a stronger, more diverse STEM pipeline for the future workforce in health and technology, which benefits the world. During TMCF’s annual Leadership Institute in New York, over 90 companies had access to more than 400 students to interview and recruit for job opportunities. Several students who
attended Leadership Institute walked away with potential job and internship opportunities. TMCF has worked hard to build a framework to accelerate societal change while collaborating with leaders who understand that intentionally diversifying their teams is a long-term solution for success. In accomplishing desired DEI outcomes, TMCF enjoys being a leader in providing access to talented HBCU students. DEI is important because it allows companies to walk in their purpose and help our students create the legacies they desire. The path to progress is measured in inches and milestones.
Consistent small actions lead to change.
Partnering with TMCF is an easy step to begin with.
Students who may have remained unseen are now software engineers
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