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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
Amtrak was selected as a 2024 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of diverse talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.
Multi-Faceted and Thoughtful Approach to University Recruitment
Amtrak fosters a diverse and inclusive culture in their team and organization, and seeks to attract and retain talent from different backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. Amtrak uses various strategies, such as attending career fairs, hosting industry panel sessions, virtual and on-site info, career, interview prep and resume building sessions with different preferred schools. Amtrak also aims to partner with HBCU’s and HIS’s by having recruiters and managers host and attend on-site and virtual career events and sessions to increase the representation and participation of underrepresented groups in their talent pipeline.
Standout Candidate Experience
Amtrak prepares their candidates for each stage of the hiring process by providing them with clear expectations, timelines, and feedback. They also share relevant resources, such as company information, role descriptions, and interview tips, to help them learn more about the organization and the opportunities offered. Amtrak engages candidates throughout the hiring process, by maintaining regular and timely communication, and by showing genuine interest and appreciation for their skills and potential. Amtrak also invites them to participate in various events, such as webinars, workshops, and networking sessions, to connect them with the team and culture.
Overarching Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Amtrak ensures that hiring diverse talent is a top priority within their Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging culture. Amtrak aims to recruit underrepresented talent by increasing outreach and engagement with diverse communities and organizations, such as historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), women in STEM groups, and Hispanic Serving Institutes (HIS’s). Amtrak also partners with various platforms and programs, such as Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Grace Hopper, National Society of Black Engineers and more.