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    Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

    It's so much more than checking boxes
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    Here, we take accountability — and action

    We’re committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that empowers those not often seen or heard. But, creating stronger futures means going beyond words. One way we do that? Working to achieve these five key milestones by FY2025.

    Our progress
    Our aspiration
    58% increase
    Progress to aspiration of new hires who are Black and African American, or Hispanic and Latinx (also opportunities for Pan-Asians, Native Americans, Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders)
    86% increase
    Progress to aspiration of National Leadership Team and market-focused leaders who are women, people of color, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, veterans or military spouses
    100% increase
    Progress to aspiration of partners, principals and managing directors who are women, people of color, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, veterans or military spouses
    +100% increase
    Progress to aspiration of hot-skill training opportunities for women, people of color, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, veterans or military spouses
    +86% inrease
    Progress to aspiration of representation of veterans, military spouses and individuals with disabilities across the firm
    30% increase
    Of new hires will be Black and African American, or Hispanic and Latinx (also opportunities for Pan-Asians, Native Americans, Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders)
    35% increase
    Of National Leadership Team and market-focused leaders will be women, people of color, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, veterans or military spouses
    40% increase
    Of partners, principals and managing directors will be women, people of color, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, veterans or military spouses
    50% increase
    Of hot-skill training opportunities will include women, people of color, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, veterans or military spouses
    50% increase
    Increase in representation of veterans, military spouses and individuals with disabilities across the firm
    DE&I report

    Read our 2023 ESG Report

    Learn about the ways in which our ESG initiatives help us go beyond good business.

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    Beyond the numbers

     

    Numbers aren’t values. We know that progress must be a product of lived experiences, felt and enacted by real people. That’s why we foster a more welcoming and inclusive culture — and make it the foundation for all that we do.

     
     

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    Our platform is yours

     

    With over 4,000 members, our nine employee-led business resource groups are powerful spaces for our teammates to come together, share experiences and voice their ideas — and be heard. BRGs have an open line to our leaders, playing an active role advocating and proposing tangible changes at our firm.

     

    Our platforms

     

    Annual Inclusion conference

     

    Gathering colleagues, students, alumni and thought leaders, we help attendees grow in their DE&I journey and engage as allies.

     

    Training & leadership

     

    Colleagues earn CPE hours and leadership learning badges through our comprehensive suite of DE&I workshops and educational programs.

     

    Inclusive benefits

     

    From non-gender-defined parental leave to a veteran career transition program, see how we support all identities and roles here.

     
    Creating stronger futures together

    ALPFA partnership provides our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues access to a nationwide community, plus professional development and career-building opportunities.

    • We are a proud sponsor of the ALPFA National Convention
    • Our colleagues serve on the board of local ALPFA chapters
    “ALPFA helps provide an external community for our Hispanic or Latinx professionals to network and interact with people with similar backgrounds.” -   Joseph, Loretto
    Partner and ALPFA Board Member

    ALPFA partnership provides our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues access to a nationwide community, plus professional development and career-building opportunities.

    • We are a proud sponsor of the ALPFA National Convention
    • Our colleagues serve on the board of local ALPFA chapters
    “ALPFA helps provide an external community for our Hispanic or Latinx professionals to network and interact with people with similar backgrounds.” -   Joseph, Loretto
    Partner and ALPFA Board Member

    North America’s largest Pan-Asian business professional organization, Ascend aims to elevate Pan-Asian business leaders and empower them to be catalysts for change.

    • Grant Thornton has signed on to Ascend’s 5-Point Action Agenda
    • We are a proud sponsor of the Ascend National Convention
    “Ascend has provided me access to programs that support my growth and empower me as a professional.” -   Ivy Mantua
    Director and Treasurer and Corp. Development Leader of the Ascend New Jersey chapter

    A global nonprofit for business disability inclusion, we’ve partnered to ensure there is full inclusion for people with disabilities.

    This fellowship provides networking, training and experience for service members, veterans and spouses/caregivers transitioning into the civilian workforce.

    We're proud to partner with this nonprofit organization that engages, empowers and educates Black professionals in accounting, finance and business.

    • We are a proud sponsor of NABA’s National Convention and Student Convention
    “NABA has allowed me to play an active role in the firm’s effort to advance DE&I and reach diverse talent.” -   Barron Ford
    Manager

    In support of a culture of belonging for all, we partner with this organization that works exclusively for LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

    We’re proud to partner with and support the SPLC’s work promoting racial justice and voting rights – so those not often advocated for can be seen and heard.

    • The Grant Thornton Foundation has committed to donating $300,000 to the SPLC over three years, starting in 2020

    This partnership solidifies our commitment — in finances and actions — to boost DE&I efforts and to support racial and social justice initiatives in our communities.

    • The Grant Thornton Foundation has committed to donating $300,000 to TMCF over three years, starting in 2020
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    Learning and mentorship beyond the classroom

    HBCU Partnership Challenge

    Our strategic partnership to help ensure a strong future for our country’s HBCUs and their students

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    HBCU Partnership Challenge

    Investing in education is critical to empowering the next generation to reach new heights. That’s why our firm has joined the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Partnership Challenge – an important strategic partnership that helps ensure a strong future for our country’s HBCUs by increasing career opportunities for students and propelling them to become our future business and community leaders. The Challenge was created to strengthening public-private investments in HBCUs in an effort to ensure their future sustainability, increase career prospects for their students and advance diversity and inclusion within all sectors of employment.

    Empower

    "Students learn about the industry and explore their strengths while being supported by dedicated mentors."
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    University Recruiting Manager
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    Empower

    For the success of our firm — and our industry — it’s critical to introduce more students, earlier in their education, to the accounting industry. Our Empower student program invites first-year college students to discover what it’s really like to work in a professional services firm and to help them understand we’re not afraid of doing things differently.

    This program was specifically designed for students who identify as being from a traditionally underserved population. Students are matched with a mentor from Grant Thornton and attend a virtual program focused on professional and leadership skill development. Those who successfully complete the Empower program are also eligible to interview for a selective rotational internship program the following summer.

    Howard University

    Center for Accounting Excellence partnership that welcomes more HBCU students into the industry

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    Howard University

    To attract more diverse colleagues — both today and in the future — we need to educate students on the career opportunities available at organizations like ours. Connecting with HBCUs is a key priority in accomplishing this. Our partnership with Howard University’s Center for Accounting Excellence (CAE) has been an active source for recruitment teams as we bring more students from HBCUs into our profession.

    Within our partnership with the CAE, we also support the We’re About Success (WAS) program, which is specific to Black accounting and professional services professionals. This program gathers top industry leaders across the professional services and accounting industry to promote the importance of Black professionals.

    Cristo Rey Networks

    Serving Hispanic and Latinx communities through opportunities for high school students

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    Cristo Rey Networks

    Founded to serve the immigrant Mexican community in a Chicago neighborhood, the Cristo Rey Network pioneered the Corporate Work Study Program model for inner-city education and remains committed to serving families with limited financial means. We’re working with their network of high schools to support our future teammates today by helping to create opportunities for students and to set them on a fulfilling, enriching career path. We’re proud to partner with schools in various communities across the U.S. to provide paid internships for high school students so they can jump-start their careers and gain applicable experience while earning a living, which is the largest barrier for students looking to participate in an internship.

    Arrupe apprenticeship program

    Our Arrupe College at Loyola University Chicago apprenticeship program for students interested in accounting

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    Arrupe apprenticeship program

    Since 2016, Grant Thornton has partnered with the Arrupe College of Loyola University to create an apprenticeship program for business students interested in pursuing a career in accounting.

    Arrupe College offers students the ability to earn a two-year associate degree in liberal arts, business or social and behavioral sciences with little to no debt. Students discover their interests and goals, while setting them up for success to transfer to a traditional four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree.

    Through our program, we provide students with training, mentorship and experience necessary for them to join Grant Thornton full-time after graduating from both Arrupe College and the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago. The five-year program starts with early exposure to the accounting profession in year one. Selected students work 20 hours per week learning about various functions within Grant Thornton and doing a mix of internal and external client work. In years three and four of the program, students continue to work 20 hours per week as audit & assurance and tax interns. In year five, they study for the CPA exam and continue working part-time at the firm with the goal of securing a full-time position here.

    Chris Gardner Foundation

    Introducing underserved highschoolers to accounting careers and help equip them with the skills to succeed

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    Chris Gardner Foundation

    The Christopher P. Gardner Foundation aims to make an alternative investment in human capital by changing the trajectory of young people’s lives, focusing on providing students the inspiration to set career goals. We are proud to partner with the Chris Gardner Foundation to support high schools across the country. Together, we’ve launched a comprehensive effort not only to expose underrepresented high school youth to careers in finance as a viable career path; but to also give them insights, life skills and fundamental guidance on how to navigate any barriers to their dreams.

    NextGen Cyber Talent

    Providing access to cybersecurity education for underserved and underprivileged college students

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    NextGen Cyber Talent

    Grant Thornton is joining the fight against one of the greatest barriers to equity — access — by teaming up with nonprofit education provider NextGen Cyber Talent to create access to cybersecurity coursework and information for underserved and underprivileged college students. As part of this collaboration, San Francisco Bay Area students receive free technology courses that will help them as they enter an increasingly vital industry in need of capable professionals.
     

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    Ready to meet and learn from leaders at all levels? Our growth programs and internships give you the insights, advice and real-world experience to launch your career.

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    We empower you with the opportunities, resources and flexible environment for growing your career quickly — and in the direction that’s means the most to you.

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    Greater client exposure, broader responsibilities, a bold and inclusive culture, collaboration across the firm — here, you have opportunities to grow from day one.

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    There’s more to our community

     

    From the teammates who defy expectations to the everyday heroes all around us, we’re committed to providing a platform for and celebrating individuals, all of their identities and inspiring contributions to our community.

     
     
     

    Unexpectations

     
     
     

    Professional services is different at our firm – and so are our people. Get to know the vibrant individuals of our firm and learn how their unexpected stories redefine what it means to work in our industry

     

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    Purple Paladin

     
     
     

    Through our firm’s signature cause program, we invest in, recognize and celebrate early-stage nonprofits – helping them go from start-up to unstoppable.

     

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