The Future of Work is Diverse, Inclusive, Just and Equitable
GlobalMindED closes the equity gap by creating a capable, diverse talent pipeline through connections to role models, mentors, internships for low-income students, returning adults, First Gen to college and inclusive leaders who teach them, work with them and hire them.
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Partner Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
GlobalMindED is honored to be a partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado in their inclusive, inspiring work and look forward to their participation at the GlobalMindED Industry Marketplace next year at GlobalMindED. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves a vital role in preparing middle and high school students for success in school and beyond with their mentoring program. They have been creating and supporting one-to-one mentorship relationships to ignite the power and promise of youth, with the goal of ensuring that no child's potential is left unattained, providing college and career readiness, financial literacy and technical training and social emotional health support.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado was recently awarded Agency of the Year and Board of the year, out of 232 affiliate agencies nationwide and is led by Elycia Cook, the first black CEO in BBBSCO’s 104-year history, and one of this year’s honorees of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Top 25 Women in Business. Of the 1200+ students they serve, 84% receive free or reduced lunch and 67% live in a one-parent household. We know that this can be challenging for young people, however the presence of a special adult is associated with improved school attendance and competency, parental trust, mental health, and overall promotion of pro-social behaviors and decreased delinquency.
In 2021 BBBSC partnered with BOA Technology, known for their snowboard boot designs, and launched the Career Possibilities Program to inspire and create STEM career pathways for youth in Colorado. Career Possibilities is an 8-week paid summer internship opportunity focused on exposing Littles to different career opportunities by rotating through different departments at BOA and completing an internship project.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is doing the work to elevate young people in our community. If your company is interested in making an impact and getting involved with the Career Possibilities Program, contact Lakeasha Smith at LakeashaS@biglittlecolorado.org or 720-277-2382.
To find out more about Big Brothers Big Sisters in your area, please click here.
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Honoring the 2022 Inclusive Leader Award Winners. Please see their stories:
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Early Childhood - Ralph Smith, Managing Director, The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
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K-12 - Dr. Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent, Dallas Independent School District
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Higher Education - Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President, Paul Quinn College
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Government - Terry Allbritton, Executive Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Veterans Health Admin
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Health & Wellness - Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis, President and CEO, Craig Hospital
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Banking & Finance - Tina Byles Williams, Founder and CEO, Xponance
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Energy & Sustainability - José Zayas, Executive Vice President, Policy & Programs, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
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Space & Aerospace - Everett Thomas, Sr., Major General USF (ret), Vice President, Lockheed Martin
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Technology - Jesse Carrillo, Chief Innovation Officer, Howard Hughes Corporation
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Entrepreneurship - James Rhee, Founder, red helicopter
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Media & Arts - Curtis Symonds, CEO, HBCU GO TV
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Foundations & Funders - Alvin Warren, Vice President of Career Pathways and Advocacy, LANL Foundation
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Non-Profit - Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science, Colorado State University, Temple Grandin School
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Leadership & Equity - Sarah EchoHawk, CEO, American Indian Science and Engineering Society
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Global Impact - Eric S. Yuan, CEO, Zoom Video Communications
You can access photos from the conference at these links:
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