WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 2, 2021)—UNCF – the nation’s most effective minority education organization – and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – California’s most dynamic business association, representing more than 350 leading companies in Silicon Valley – today announced a partnership and initiative that will connect HBCU students to internship and career opportunities within the Silicon Valley tech companies, and address longstanding tech-workforce diversity issues.
SAN JOSÉ, CA (December 1, 2021) — Federal officials from the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services will join an important conversation around mental health challenges among the nation’s youth stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation comes on the heels of a recent report issued by SVLG examining how Bay Area schools are addressing the underlying stressors and concerns facing local youth during the pandemic. The summit will also include an important announcement around establishing new career pathways between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem.
San Jose, CA (Nov. 30, 2021) — The Silicon Valley Leadership Group today unveiled its new Launch Circuit Initiative, a startup support network in which a dynamic and diverse selection of founders will gain access to training, networks, events, access to capital, and mentoring curated to propel them toward success. SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas emphasized the importance of supporting entrepreneurs in a highly competitive business environment.
SAN JOSÉ, CA (November 19, 2021) — Leading diverse chief executives Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, and Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP Inc., today urged their peers in Silicon Valley to establish clear, measurable and accountable business goals to drive the overdue progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their comments were offered earlier today during the Innovating Equity Summit, hosted by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and sponsored by Genentech, the San Francisco 49ers and Blue Shield of California.
SAN JOSÉ,CA (Nov 17, 2021) — The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) today announced several new speakers will join the ‘Innovating Equity’ Summit on November 19, including a closing spotlight Q&A with John Rice, Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), and SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas. SVLG also announced the addition of an ‘Inclusive Conversation’ dialogue with California legislators Senator Sydney Kamlager and Assemblymembers Cristina Garcia and Evan Low.
This past year, communities, nonprofits, and policymakers have joined the global movement for racial justice. With racial equity at the forefront of our national conversation, the public and private sectors have addressed inequalities and expanded opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Various cities, organizations, and sectors are reimagining how they can maximize productivity while advancing and advocating …
SAN JOSE, CA (August 19, 2021) – The Silicon Valley Leadership Group today announced the launch of an industry-leading board readiness program for diverse executives, the SVLG Next Generation Board Network (NGBN). This year-long program identifies and accelerates corporate board preparation and networking opportunities in Silicon Valley for a diverse cohort of high-potential leaders. The …
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Racial Justice and Equity (RJE) Committee is holding a special Town Hall focused on maximizing vendor diversity in Silicon Valley and beyond. Convening private and public sector heads of procurement, small business advocates, and community leaders, the Inclusive Procurement, Diverse Supply Chains, Many Movements Town Hall will feature the various …
We at Presidio Graduate School are thrilled to join the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Though for years we’ve been delighted to collaborate with the Leadership Group on energy and environmental projects, now we see even more synergy between our organizations – around racial justice and equity as well. Aligned Missions Based in San Francisco, Presidio …
Guest Blog by Dr. Mayen B. Udoetuk Director, Program and Partner Development at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension 45. This is the number of American Black History Months we’ve experienced so far. 45 is a relatively small number when considering the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was established just 57 years ago. 45 is an even …
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