PARTNERSHIPS
We invest in partnerships that place diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront
of how we recruit and build associate-centric programming.
BLACK TALENT IN DESIGN & FASHION FUND
The Black Talent in Design & Fashion Fund is an initiative that directly funds and supports Black students studying to enter the fashion and/or footwear industry. Through our partnership, Centric Brands provides scholarship funds to support their critical mission and offers scholars an opportunity to work with Centric Brands, whether though a Summer Internship opportunity or full-time position once they’ve graduated.
MCKINSEY CONNECTED LEADERS ACADEMY
The McKinsey Connected Leaders Academy is a comprehensive program to strengthen business acumen and leadership skills, and is open to all leaders at Centric Brands. The Management Accelerator Program is designed for early-to-mid-career managers, and includes four central academies for career development. Centric Brands launched its first cohort of Leadership Essentials in 2022 and will launch cohorts of Management Accelerator and Executive Leadership Program in early 2023.
BLACKSTONE LAUNCHPAD
Blackstone LaunchPad partners with higher education institutions across the U.S. to provide entrepreneurial skills-building programs and experiential learning opportunities that prepare BIPOC and first-generation college students for success in the 21st century economy. Centric Brands partners with LaunchPad to offer students an opportunity to participate in the Summer Internship Program.
BLACKSTONE CAREER PATHWAYS
Centric Brands is a proud partner of Blackstone Career Pathways – a program that helps recruit, develop and advance historically untapped talent through increased access to jobs and career advancement opportunities within the Blackstone portfolio of companies. Learn more at: blackstone.com/careerpathways.
FASHION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Fashion Scholarship Fund is the foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit organization in the U.S. Centric Brands sponsors FSF Recipients every year to support the next generation of young talent through internship and career development, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
ENGAGE FOR GOOD
Engage For Good is an over 20-year-old organization founded with the goal of providing business and nonprofit professionals working at the intersection of cause and commerce with the practical information and connections they need to succeed, including best practices, tips and trends as well as connect with others in this growing field. Centric Brands/Centric Cares is a member of the Engage For Good professional network which connects us with like-minded for-profit and not-for-profit organizations that act like a support and think-tank for doing good and making an impact.