Because Cargill recognises value of diversity, it is working with Netherlands-based nonprofit Giving Back to support students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education. This partnership provides students with development workshops, mentorship and networking, both with fellow participants and corporate partners. A cornerstone of the initiative is Cargill’s master class for students, which includes sustainability and corporate responsibility as part of its curriculum. Volunteers from Cargill bolster the programme by mentoring these students and helping to shape their futures. Through this initiative, the company is preparing tomorrow’s talent to seize opportunities while also raising awareness about cultural diversity and the importance of inclusion.
Invested in Europe: Cargill's commitment to diversity and education
Because Cargill recognises value of diversity, it is working with Netherlands-based nonprofit Giving Back to support students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education. This partnership provides students with development workshops, mentorship and networking, both with fellow participants and corporate partners. A cornerstone of the initiative is Cargill’s master class for students, which includes sustainability and corporate responsibility as part of its curriculum. Volunteers from Cargill bolster the programme by mentoring these students and helping to shape their futures. Through this initiative, the company is preparing tomorrow’s talent to seize opportunities while also raising awareness about cultural diversity and the importance of inclusion.
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