Miriam Hernandez-Kakol discusses how KPMG is reinforcing its commitment to offer internships to high school students – providing youth from under-represented populations equitable access to valuable experiences.
This KPMG professional recently spearheaded a beach cleanup at Aquatic Park in San Francisco and inspired a number of her KPMG colleagues to take part. This is their story.
“We remain deeply committed to serving and supporting our communities during this challenge our world is facing,” said KPMG U.S. Chairman and CEO Lynne Doughtie.
Inspired by a journey to the Arctic, Lauren Napheys is working to create a more sustainable future and encouraging others to get involved in helping to preserve the planet.
Rob Arning says more than 65 KPMG offices nationwide will be partnering with local community organizations and will provide over 75,000 books for children in need.
“Giving back is part of our DNA and core to our culture at KPMG," says Rob Arning. "Not only through the work we do to deliver solutions for clients, but in our mission to use our skills, time and treasures to make a tangible difference in society.”
"While our 1,700 JA volunteers most often attribute their involvement to a desire to give back," Laura Newinski says, "they also frequently highlight the ways volunteering has aided their own professional development."
Looking to make a positive environmental impact, volunteers from KPMG's Los Angeles office helped install a 10kW solar array at the Downtown Women’s Center.
"There is a direct correlation between volunteering and employee engagement at our firm," says Rob Arning. "The more our people volunteer, the higher their level of engagement and sense of pride about working for KPMG."
KPMG Executive Director Jill Ronda shares her story about how heart disease affected her family and sparked her passion to raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association.
Rob Arning says KPMGers are passionate about Junior Achievement, increasing financial literacy, and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy.
KPMG’s flagship literacy program marks its 10th anniversary with ‘Read to Achieve’ Initiative That Will Put 100,000 New Books into the Hands of Children in Need
