posts tagged with Women

Challenging Congress (and You) to Outfit Unemployed

dressforsuccess.pngThe unemployment rate is 8.2%. I’ll bet you want to do something about it – and you can. Here is a simple action item. Go through your closet, pull out all of the professional attire you don’t wear – suits, shoes, accessories, and give it to someone who has landed a job interview but cannot afford professional interview clothing due to the very fact that they are not employed.
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Delivering History: The search for Amelia Earhart's long lost plane

Seventy five years ago, Amelia Earhart’s disappearance became one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history. Now, FedEx is supporting the search for answers with the transportation of underwater investigative equipment set for use by The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) in its July 2012 Earhart Project expedition aboard the Ka'imikai-o-Kanaloa.
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More Access Equals More Opportunity For Women

women_small.jpgThe Coalition for Adolescent Girls says that when a girl living in poverty reaches age 12, she’s at a crossroads. If she can somehow continue her education and stay healthy, she has a great chance to move out of poverty when she’s grown. But if she can’t, there is little chance of breaking the cycle.
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Diverse Appeal: Legally blind overcome obstacles, the vital signs of south Florida, and women in transportation leadership

In the latest edition of Diverse Appeal Magazine, read about how a legally blind FedEx team member overcame obstacles to success, the vital signs of the ever changing south Florida community, and women in transportation leadership. (And much more!)
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FedEx Women Leave Lasting Impression at Links Conference

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“While climbing the corporate ladder, they didn’t forget the community.”They came to Detroit to share wisdom, tell life-changing stories, and point to possibilities. Five FedEx women – all accomplished leaders, all community-minded – left a glowing imprint on the young women who sat transfixed before them during a “Leadership in Corporate America”  career session presented by The Links, Incorporated and sponsored by FedEx. The event was hosted during the Links’ annual conference.
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