Bell joins initiative to better recruit Black students

TORONTO — Bell Canada, along with TD Bank Group and the Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR), announced today the launch of the Onyx Initiative, a Toronto-based non-profit designed to address the systemic gap in the recruitment of Black college and university students for roles in corporate Canada. The Onyx Initiative’s program provides mentorship and online training to ensure Black post-secondary students are equipped to thrive in their respective workplace environments. The comprehensive curriculum includes various types of personal and professional development, including interview preparation, time management, conflict resolution, anti-bias training, navigating social media, crafting resumes and cover letters,...