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Valuable 500 Powered by Verizon Recruits 75 Generations of Valuable Mentees and Mentors
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Start Time January 2023Generation Valuable participants will have access to a world-class creative leadership program and the opportunity to work with other multinational companies participating in the initial cohort.
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The program modules include Creative Leadership, Leadership Identity, Strategic Thinking, Business Good/ESG and Disability Advocacy.
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The initial members include Ernst & Young, Hitachi Group, ISS, London Stock Exchange, Mahindra, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, Santen Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, Sekisui House Ltd. and Verizon, and include companies from every continent in the plan.
London, December 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Valuable 500 today announced the achievement of its goal, securing 75 mentees and mentors to become the first cohort of the innovative leadership “Generation Valuable” program from companies on every continent. This follows the launch of the World Economic Forum’s search for tomorrow’s leaders in May this year.
Research shows that marginalized talent often face systemic barriers to advancement, resulting in a shockingly low number of people with disabilities in leadership positions—especially at the executive level and top management. Generation Valuable aims to address each issue by creating an opportunity for one emerging leader from each member company to receive training from some of the world’s leading experts in disability inclusion and leadership development, as well as an internal executive. Gap Mentors for Talents with Disabilities at Level 1. This will open new pathways to the C-Suite level for aspiring disability leaders and caregivers.
Over a 12-month period, mentors will support the development of their mentees by sharing industry insights, encouraging a growth mindset and equipping them with the strategic tools they need to thrive in their business. The program will strengthen participants’ personal leadership identities to foster an environment in which business strategies are executed with an ESG and equity lens.
caroline caseyThe founder of Valuable 500 commented:
“Generation Valuable will amplify true talent and pave the way to eliminate outdated biases that prevent aspiring leaders from attaining the C-Suite rung on their career ladder. I’m really excited about our next steps and look forward to building better and faster together as a collective. “
charlotte edgeworthDirector of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact, Sony Music UK commented:
“Sony Music UK is proud to support Generation Valuable’s inaugural cohort. Valuable 500 is leading the way in disability inclusion and we are delighted to be part of this important initiative. We know participation can have a positive impact not only on trainees and their mentors, but the wider business environment.”
Generation Valuable will be co-hosted by the powerhouse of DEI Fred Moltz, Head of Accessibility, Verizon, Sam LatifKR Liu, Head of Accessibility at Procter & Gamble and Head of Brand Accessibility at Google.
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Source: Valuable 500