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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
KPMG LLP was selected as a 2023 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent, their emphasis on diversity & inclusion, and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.
Demonstrated Investment in Early Career Hiring
People are the heart and soul of KPMG. The future of the firm, and its ability to continue to grow and exceed the expectations of clients lies with its current and future talent. KPMG is dedicated to fostering a high-performing, values-based culture in which early career professionals can pursue their passions and build a rewarding career. KPMG believes an investment in its culture is an investment in its people, in the future, what it stands for.
Innovative and Multi-Faceted Approach to University Recruitment
KPMG’s goal is to be the Clear Choice and the best place to grow a career. That may start with its Leadership Edge series of national and local programs to help students explore career opportunities and give them a head start on the KPMG campus recruiting process. Beyond that, KPMG offers internship programs that provide students a terrific way to learn business skills, find a mentor, build a professional network, and get real-world experience before graduation. The internship often leads to a full-time job. Coupled with award-winning global and innovative programs, KPMG is ready to help students realize their full potential.
Overarching Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
DEI is embedded in every phase of KPMG’s University Talent Acquisition strategy. KPMG has established partnerships with and recruits actively from over 10 HBCUs, 5 HSIs, various diversity organizations including NABA, ALPFA, Ascend, and Disability:IN, and several platforms and vendors including FairyGodBoss, Hiring our Heroes, and Out4Undergrad. KPMG hosts several multi-day, in-person pre-id programs specifically for underrepresented students to help prepare them for a career in professional services. Over 500 students are part of these diversity focused programs each year. KPMG also supports early talent (intern and entry-level full-time) development by providing mentors from its BRGs and in-person training throughout their internship and each year they are with the firm. KPMG also has leadership development programs geared specifically toward underrepresented employees to ensure they are leading and succeeding at the firm.
Impactful Internship Program
A KPMG internship is a terrific way to develop business skills, identify a mentor, build your network, and gain real-world experience before graduation. Through a paid, multi-week winter and summer internship programs, interns have the chance to engage with clients and discover how an internship can help lead the path to a full-time job offer. The internship includes a consistent national training experience for all interns with a week of National Intern Training at KPMG Lakehouse, KPMG’s innovative training facility in Orlando, Florida. Each intern is paired with a mentor committed to helping them grow as a professional, and together they will chart a course of career development that will impact and enhance their trajectory. KPMG offers unique internship experiences as well, including its Global Internship Program or Intern Innovation Experience, which provides interns with an opportunity to drive new growth opportunities by embracing innovation at every level.
Growth and Development of the Next Generation of Talent
A career with KPMG is an opportunity to be part of a team that values and encourages an innovative and transforming culture, where individuals can create lasting change. KPMG helps its employees realize their full potential through an investment in their learning and development, providing the tools and incentives to achieve their professional credentials, and matching them with mentors who champion their long-term career goals. New Associates begin their careers with dedicated training to advance their technical, business, and leadership skills, and prepare them for success. Beyond their first year, employees will attend training programs that deepen their knowledge and advance their careers. Outside of the classroom, KPMG professionals can expand their opportunities through the company’s career mobility program, such as domestic and international rotations, transfers, or office relocations. These opportunities help professionals to be inspired, motivated, and challenged to be their best.