24 Leading Companies Join New U.S. Initiative to Help Hispanic Refugees Advance Their Careers
NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of more than 300 companies committed to creating economic opportunity for refugees – announced a new mentorship initiative in partnership with the National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) that will help Hispanic refugees in the U.S. enter the workforce or advance in their careers.
- Each company has committed to mentor a minimum of 50 Hispanic refugees over three years, collectively reaching at least 1,200 refugees in that time, and Tent welcomes any other companies interested in joining this timely initiative to get in touch.
- "Tent's new Hispanic Refugee Mentorship Program can help fill this gap and help mentees gain the professional guidance they need to build their careers here."
- It's a powerful way that we can help Hispanic refugees build careers in the communities we serve," said Calandra Jarrell, Senior Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion Executive at Bank of America.
- Companies interested in joining the Hispanic Refugee Mentorship Program in the U.S. can find out more by emailing [email protected] , and can view Tent's mentorship guide here .