FedEx Continues Pledge to HBCUs with Announcement of Third Student Ambassador Cohort
February 21 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
HBCU alumnus and three-time Super Bowl Champion
Jerry Rice teams up with Mississippi Valley State University
student and former cohort participant to kickoff year three
Today, FedEx, the world's largest express transportation
company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student
Ambassador Program. The program launched in 2022 as part of an
expanded five-year, $5 million commitment to Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which was initially announced in
2021. The program helps prepare HBCU students for the workforce
after college. Students from eight HBCUs will gain exposure to
FedEx leadership, team members, and unique learning experiences
that help build leadership and career-ready skills.
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Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) alumnus and NFL Hall
of Famer, Jerry Rice, recently joined MVSU graduating senior and
program participant from the first cohort, Chanelle Houston, for
the delivery of the Vince Lombardi Trophy during Super Bowl LVIII
in Las Vegas. Together, Rice and Houston discussed the value of
attending an HBCU and the positive impact on their college journey,
what the new cohort of students could expect, and the long-standing
relationship between FedEx and HBCUs.
“Providing HBCU students with the exposure and opportunities to
imagine what’s next beyond college is invaluable,” said Jenny
Robertson, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Communications.
“The continued support FedEx provides to HBCUs is one way we can
help produce a strong talent pool of future leaders, creating
additional opportunities to excel in their future career
journeys.”
The third cohort will convene later this spring and participate
in quarterly sessions focused on but not limited to interview
training, mock interviews, and resume development. Ambassadors will
also have access to apply for internships and experience mentorship
opportunities with various FedEx leaders.
New participants were selected from the following eight HBCUs,
most of which are regionally located in close proximity to a FedEx
operating or distribution facility. The proximity allows students
from within these communities more opportunities to engage with
Team FedEx and learn about the business.
- 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.)
Each year, FedEx offers student ambassadors and additional HBCU
students from the eight institutions several practical experiences,
including:
- The “Career Expose” where FedEx Ground leaders engage 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
- The FedEx Logistics satellite office on the MVSU campus with
part-time jobs for students and an opportunity for full time
employment at FedEx after graduation
- The FedEx Freight Boardroom Experience, where HBCU students
were introduced to career possibilities within FedEx through a
simulated boardroom meeting
Watch Jerry and Chanelle’s conversation at Super Bowl LVIII
here. To learn more about how FedEx supports HBCUs and hear
testimonials from past student ambassador cohort participants and
FedEx HBCU alumni, please visit FedExCares.com and view the HBCU
Fact Sheet.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and
business services. With annual revenue of $88 billion, the company
offers integrated business solutions through operating companies
competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating
digitally as one FedEx. Consistently ranked among the world's most
admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000
employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and
professional standards and the needs of their customers and
communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and
possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with
a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more,
please visit fedex.com/about.
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