Molson Coors said it donated $1 million to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to fund its leadership development and education programs over the next three years.
The funding will support programs focused on providing educational resources, leadership development and career opportunities for students attending HBCUs. These programs include TMCF’s annual Leadership Institute and Recruitment Fair, as well as a multiday pitch competition, which will bolster the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of 20 HBCU students per year.
Additionally, Molson Coors will continue to sponsor scholars through TMCF’s scholarship program and provide hands-on work experience and employment opportunities through its talent sourcing program, ensuring students of color have access to higher education and career development.
“We have made a commitment to our employees to provide a more inclusive and diverse working environment, and a commitment to our communities to provide support for organizations working for a more just and inclusive world,” said Dave Osswald, Molson Coors chief people and diversity officer.
“While our partnership goes back decades, today’s announcement not only represents an exciting new chapter of our partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, but also provides additional opportunities for students of color which will ultimately lead to a more diverse workforce, both at our company and beyond.”