Focus on Education
Goal: Prepare the next generation by providing them with equal access to technology and educational opportunities.
Objectives:
- Provide technology and resources to schools and youth organizations
- Provide scholarships to students through partner organizations
Focus on Growth Opportunities
Goal: Identify and support opportunities that contribute to our growth strategy.
Objectives:
- Establish a recruiting presence for Best Buy at career forums that target diverse communities
- Opportunities to brand Best Buy as a great place for everyone to work and shop
- Retention
Focus on Building Diverse Community Partnerships
Goal: Support community organizations that champion diversity and work to improve the quality of life in the community.
Objectives:
- Work with organizations that contribute a percentage of their funds to the target community
- Support community organizations to build partnerships versus event-based sponsorships
- Raise visibility and awareness of ongoing diversity activities related to the community
- Improve the employee experience through volunteering and leadership development
Community Partnerships
The Diversity and Inclusion Team partners with Community Relations to support certain non-profit organizations that positively impact the diversity experience and work to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve, including:
- Cinco de Mayo
- NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals)
- National Civil Rights Museum
- National Council of La Raza
- National Urban League
- Out & Equal Workplace Summit
- PRIDE Celebrations
- The RACE Exhibit
- USBLN (US Business Leaders Network)