WASHINGTON, DC (AUG. 5, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and ZS announced today the selection of the inaugural cohort of the newly formed ZS SEED Program. The ZS SEED Fellows are hand selected students from America’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
The ZS SEED Program is a multiyear collaboration for rising sophomore and junior HBCU students that provides soft skill resources, corporate development experiences and financial assistance. The ZS SEED Fellows will work side-by-side with ZSers on real-world client problems to develop innovative solutions. Fellows will have the opportunity to explore a career in consulting and professional services, network, and receive mentorship and coaching.
“With the support of ZS, a leader in high-quality professional services, TMCF is uniquely equipped to bring this important professional development experience to life for ZS SEED Fellows across the nation,” said TMCF Chief Programs Officer Eric D. Hart, Ed.D.
The ZS SEED Fellows are:
Alabama A&M University
- Reagan Alverez
- Kennede Boyd
- Erianna Sanders
Alabama State University
- Arnold Bhebhe
Bowie State University
- Josiah Weekes
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
- Kishore Owusu
Grambling State University
- Racquel Barnett
Howard University
- Marshall Williams
Jackson State University
- Jarreau Hoskins, Jr.
- Ashton Taylor
- Marithe “Tai” Thomas
Morgan State University
- Ivie Obayuwana
North Carolina A&T State University
- Kayla Brown
South Carolina State University
- Marc Wardlaw
Texas Southern University
- Omokhuwele “Omos” Umoru
- Virginia State University
- Kailyn Haye
Winston-Salem State University
- Amarachi “Amara” Chukwunyere
The ZS SEED Fellows were selected after an intensive application process. In addition to scholarships, immersion programs, and professional development, fellows will have opportunities to secure internships and full-time employment after graduation.
“We created the ZS SEED Program in order to attract the best talent to join ZS,” said ZS Chief Operating Officer and Executive Global Inclusion and Diversity Council Chair Sandra Forero. “Working in consulting is something that is not easily understood until you experience it, so my hope for students in the ZS SEED Program is that they get to experience what it is like to work at ZS and work in consulting first hand and that will motivate them to continue their engagement with us throughout their journey.”
About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.
TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit: www.tmcf.org.
About ZS
ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. We leverage our deep industry expertise, leading-edge analytics, technology and strategy to create solutions that work in the real world. With more than 36 years of experience and 8,000-plus ZSers in more than 25 offices worldwide, we are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive. To learn more, visit www.zs.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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