Human Prosperity
We are supporting communities by reskilling and upskilling individuals most vulnerable in the future economy, helping people prosper through a commitment to volunteerism, and fostering an inclusive environment for both our employees and suppliers.
Preparing today’s workers for tomorrow’s jobs.
We’re focused on maximizing job creation and minimizing displacement as technology advances and disrupts today’s job market.
500K
Verizon launched Verizon Skill Forward, an upskilling/reskilling program that will be expanded later this year; targeting 500k individuals by 2030.
50%
target to place program graduates into paid work within 3 months after program graduation.
Workforce diversity and inclusion
Verizon is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We’re focused on building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
59.3%
women and people of color in our U.S. workforce.
Supplier diversity and inclusion
We are committed engaging with diverse businesses in our supply chain, and believe that diverse businesses create the greatest economic impact in our communities.
$50B
total spend with diverse suppliers over the past 10 years.
