FedEx continues pledge to FSU and HBCUs, announces third Student Ambassador Cohort

By Staff Report, posted Feb 22, 2024 on BizFayetteville.com

FedEx announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program yesterday, Feb. 21, which includes Fayetteville State University.

The program launched in 2022 as an expanded five-year, $250,000 commitment to FSU, a part of a $5 million pledge to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The program helps equip HBCU students for the workforce after college.

The two students representing FSU in the third cohort are:

Adejuwon Balogun, sophomore Computer Science Major
Shereena L. Jean Francois, junior Information Systems & Cybersecurity Major

“Providing HBCU students with the exposure and opportunities to imagine what’s next beyond college is invaluable,” said Jenny Robertson, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Communications, in a press release. “The continued support FedEx provides to HBCUs is one way we can help produce a strong talent pool of future leaders, creating additional opportunities to excel in their future career journeys.”

The third cohort will meet later this spring and participate in quarterly sessions focused on but not limited to interview training, mock interviews and resume development. Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to apply for internships and experience mentorship opportunities with various FedEx leaders.

FedEx offers student ambassadors and additional HBCU students from the eight institutions several practical experiences each year, including:

The “Career Expose” where FedEx Ground leaders engage with students about transitioning from college to professional life, resume writing, career tips and a “day in the life” in Safety, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Logistics/Supply Chain and Operations.
TheFedEx Logistics satellite office on the MVSU campus with part-time jobs for students and an opportunity for full time employment at FedEx after graduation.
The FedEx Freight Boardroom Experience, where HBCU students were introduced to career possibilities within FedEx through a simulated boardroom meeting.

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