Mentoring for Youth Entrepreneurship in Latin America

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 13:15

Finding quality jobs for young people in Latin America, especially jobs outside of the informal sector that provide fair wages and just working conditions, is a growing socioeconomic concern. The United Nations reports that Latin America and the Caribbean are experiencing the largest youth population in history with one in five people between the ages of 15-24. The unemployment rate for this age group is three times higher than for people between the ages of 30-64. For many young people, entrepreneurship has become a survival strategy, demonstrated by the fact that small businesses employ 67 percent of the workforce. However, 90 percent of these small businesses fail within the first two years.

Green Standards Manages Diversion of GM Office Assets; Boosts Crowdfunding Campaign for Urban Farm in Detroit

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 11:30

Green Standards, a specialized environmental firm that manages furniture and equipment “waste” generated by workplace revitalization and relocation projects, is helping General Motors manage tens of thousands of office asset donations. The company is undergoing a multi-campus office decommissioning effort at its Warren Technical Center, Detroit headquarters, and Milford Proving Ground locations.

Team of CITGO Athletes to Compete in the 121st Running of the Boston Marathon

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 10:30

4 Ways to Build a STEM Talent Pipeline

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 10:15

General Motors’ long-term success relies on talented teams solving global sustainability challenges and reimagining personal mobility. That’s why the company is passionate about inspiring the next generation of professionals to pursue STEM careers. They can help transform an industry.

Trust Is in Crisis. Listening Is the Answer. Snapshot 2017 Can Help.

Mon, 03/13/2017 - 17:05

The 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer—the annual global trust and credibility survey—was recently published and the news isn’t good.

Reflections from the Big Game to Big Giving

Tue, 03/21/2017 - 09:15

After hosting the most viewed and arguably most amazing Big Game ever played, and with Houstonians now saddling up for the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, it’s easy to forget the hard work so many folks put into creating such a successful citywide event.

Domtar Wood Chips Help People with Disabilities

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 09:15

Learn how Domtar wood chips are helping people with disabilities at the Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center.

WWF, Domtar: A History of Collaboration

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 09:15

Check out the 20-year history of successful collaboration between Domtar and WWF to protect and conserve forests.

Lowe's Heroes Give Historic Neighborhood a Major Makeover

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 12:00

Lowe's Heroes employee volunteers team up with Rebuilding Together in Houston to make repairs and transform 1935 home into community welcome center.

Five Ways FedEx Helps Empower Women Around the World

Mon, 03/13/2017 - 10:00

FedEx supports hundreds of organizations, projects and initiatives that help make life better in the communities where our team members live and where we do business. To help commemorate International Women’s Day (March 8), here are five organizations FedEx supports that help empower women and girls around the world.