The Glass Hammer: Mikaylee O’Connor
Mikaylee O’Connor, Principal & Senior Defined Contribution Strategist at PGIM DC Solutions speaks with Glass Hammer.
In 2020, we created the Ron Andrews Diversity Scholarship (RADS) Program to help advance diversity in the asset management industry. This merit-based scholarship honors retired head of Human Resources for the U.S. Businesses of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), Ron Andrews. The scholarship is available to students who have accepted a 2023 PGIM Summer Internship and identify as Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous Peoples, Asian or Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, a Veteran, a student with a disability, and/or a first-generation college student.
Winners will receive a 529 Savings Plan funded at $10,000, a paid internship, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Program details
This scholarship is open to sophomores and juniors who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree and are interested in a career with a leading global investment management firm.
To be considered for the PGIM Scholarship Program, candidates must “opt-in” when applying for opportunities with the following groups: PGIM Fixed Income, PGIM Investments, PGIM Private Capital, PGIM Real Estate, PGIM Quantitative Solutions and PGIM Operations & Innovation.
ARE YOU THE NEXT SCHOLARSHIP WINNER?
- Step 1: Visit www.jobs.pgim.com/students to view available 2023 Summer Internship job postings.
- Step 2: Apply for 2023 Summer Internship. You may apply for a maximum of three positions. You must also opt-in to participate in the Ron Andrews Diversity Scholarship Program.
- Step 3: Receive and accept a PGIM internship job offer. Interns who accept an internship with PGIM and opted into the scholarship program will automatically receive details regarding scholarship requirements and next steps.
- Step 4: Complete the scholarship application and submit required materials by the deadline provided.
Winners will be notified via email.
To learn more about PGIM's Ron Andrews Diversity Scholarship or to inquire about the program, email PGIM’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team.
Read the transcript
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At PGIM, diversity of perspectives is at the core of who we are. We invest in inclusion and are intentional about creating an equitable and welcoming workplace. To support this commitment and advance diversity in the asset management industry, PGIM created the Ron Andrews Diversity Scholarship Program. This program is open to incoming members of the 2023 summer internship class who identify as black, Hispanic, Latinx, Indigenous peoples, Asian Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, veteran, a student with disability. And/or a first-generation college student. With our paid internships and scholarship program, we're identifying the next generation of leaders. To apply for an internship, please visit jobs.pgim.com.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At PGIM, diversity of perspectives is at the core of who we are and what we do.
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