Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee Meets with Junior Achievement of Northern New Engalnd
What You Need to Know:
Last week, the NEC Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee met with the President & CEO of Junior Achievement of Northern New England.
The meeting was the first of a series of periodic "listening sessions" with representatives of community organizations who have DE&I focused missions.
The goal of these sessions is to help business leaders learn how their companies can help support the work of Junior Achievement and other organizations in the region working to advance equity and diversity.
A recording of the meeting and presentation slide are available below.
NEC Staff Contact:
Emily Heisig
Senior Vice President, Communications & Federal Affairs
This meeting was the first in what we plan to be a periodic series of "listening sessions" where we will invite leaders of community organizations in the regions whose missions are focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The meeting featured a presentation by Radhames “Rad” Nova, the President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Northern New England. Rad briefed the group on JA‘s mission to close the wealth and opportunity gap in the region, and highlighted the organization's work with youth and young adults around developing career pathways, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
Rad also shared several ways that the business community can help support JA‘s work, including:
Participating in the JA inspire event on December 9, 2022 in Boston. More info.
Volunteering for the JA career pathways program.
Providing philanthropic investment for the JA career pathways for alumni initiative.
Next Steps
If you are interested in connecting with the team at Junior Achievement to learn more about how your organization could support their important work, please contact Emily Heisig.
If you would like to recommend an organization to highlight in a future listening session, please contact Emily Heisig or Griff Doherty.
