Arthur Blank Owner And Chairman, Blank Family Of Businesses | Atlanta Falcons Website
Arthur Blank Owner And Chairman, Blank Family Of Businesses | Atlanta Falcons Website
The Atlanta Falcons and Wells Fargo have announced the expansion of the HBCU Fellowship Program, now in its second year. This paid eight-week initiative aims to provide skills, career development, and networking opportunities for students from Atlanta-based Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Following a successful inaugural year, the program has grown to include 15 Fellows, up from 12, and now covers a broader range of departments within AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE). New areas such as player engagement, live events and entertainment, stadium production, graphic design, brand communications, internal communications and employer branding, and corporate partnerships have been added due to increased interest. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The program also includes mentorship from executives and associates at both AMBSE and Wells Fargo.
"The Atlanta Falcons and Wells Fargo are committed to creating opportunities for HBCU students by sharing insider access to the diverse careers within sports and entertainment," said Latonda Henderson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at AMBSE. "Our first cohort was exceptional, and we are thrilled to expand this program and provide these talented students with hands-on exposure and in-demand skills."
"Wells Fargo is The Bank of Doing," said Tai Roberson, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Impact at Wells Fargo. "We are working to level the playing field by connecting HBCU students in Atlanta with their career goals and with financial education resources to prepare them for life after graduation. We are so proud to partner with the Falcons on this first-of-its-kind program that offers HBCU students from top universities across Atlanta the chance to immerse themselves in the front office of a professional sports team."
Running from September through November 2024, the program coincides with the Atlanta Falcons' season.
This year's class includes:
- Brand Marketing: Cayla Morgan (Spelman College) / Northern Virginia (Sociology & Anthropology)
- Brand Communications: Rece Allen (Morehouse College) / Upper Marlboro, MD (Journalism)
- Community Engagement in Home Depot Backyard: Rhamsei Phillips (Spelman College) / Atlanta, GA (Psychology)
- Community Relations: Bria Evans (Spelman College) / Kansas City, MO (Psychology)
- Content Production: Lauren Thompson (Spelman College) / Washington DC metro area (Documentary Filmmaking & Art/Visual Culture)
- Corporate Partnerships: Anthony George II (Morehouse College) / Dallas TX via Bentonville AR (Business Administration)
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion: Jayla McNeil (Clark Atlanta University) / Gwinnett County GA (Marketing)
- Graphic Design: Avery Butler (Spelman College) / Baltimore MD (Psychology)
- Internal Communications & Employer Branding: Alyshea Furman (Spelman College) / Upstate New York (English)
- Live Events & Entertainment: Amari Currie Clark(Atlanta University)/Atlanta GA(Supply Chain Management); Ashton Brown(MorehouseCollege)/Irvine CA(Psychology);
Player Engagement:Cedric Spain(MorehouseCollege)/AugustaGA(Psychology);
Sports Technology:Morgan Jackson(SpelmanCollege)/MariettaGA(Computer Science);
Stadium Production:Sydney Dixon(SpelmanCollege)/HoustonTX(Interactive Media); LeManuel Donaldson(ClarkAtlantaUniversity)/SeattleWA(Mass Media Arts)
For more information about the program visit [HBCU Fellows Program presented by Wells Fargo](https://www.atlantafalcons.com).
About Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club member of NFL. The team's headquarters are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch Georgia.The franchise was awarded in 1965 acquired by Arthur M Blank in 2002.Under Blank's leadership,the team plays home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.For more information visit www.atlantafalcons.com,and follow @AtlantaFalcons.
About Wells Fargo
WellsFargo&Company(NYSE WFC)is a leading financial services company having approximately $1.9 trillion assets.We provide diversified banking investment mortgage products services consumer commercial finance.WellsFargo ranked No34 on Fortune's2024 rankings America's largest corporations.In communities served,the company focuses social impact building sustainable inclusive future supporting housing affordability small business growth financial health low-carbon economy.News insights perspectives available at WellsFargo Stories.
Additional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com
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