Learn more about Cisco’s social justice initiatives in this Q&A with Kevin Delaney and Scott McGregor. Learn how they got started, what their impact has been, and how they’re evolving. Scott McGregor is the director of Cisco’s Office of Social Justice Action and the person leading the company’s social justice initiatives.
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Story Highlights:
- In 2020, Cisco launched a five-year, $300 million initiative focused on social justice, including fair pay, increasing representation, and supporting HBCUs and diverse businesses.
- The initiative has seen notable results, including workforce development through the Cisco Networking Academy and significant IT infrastructure support for HBCUs, preserving more than $1.5 billion in critical funding.
- Cisco is stepping up its efforts around workforce development, digital equity, and responsible AI, and advising other organizations to view social justice as a long-term endeavor with expected challenges but significant rewards.
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