Canadian Launch Extends Similar Program
Recently Implemented in the U.S.
TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Molson Coors
Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP) (NYSE: TAP.A) (TSX: TPX.A) (TSX:
TPX.B), along with its craft arm, Six Pints Collective, announced
financial awards for students enrolled in select post-secondary
brewing programs in Canada, more
specifically Bishop's
University's Graduate Certificate in Brewing Science
program in Quebec,
Niagara College's Brewmaster and Brewery Operations
Management program in Ontario and Kwantlen Polytechnic
University's (KPU) Brewing and Brewery
Operations program in British Columbia.
As North America's oldest
brewery and Canada's second-oldest
company, Molson Coors has been
brewing beers and beverages for 235 years and is the first major
brewing company in Canada to
unveil awards dedicated to BIPOC and female students in brewing
programs specifically.
"In 2021, there is no room for systemic barriers in the beverage
industry, or any industry for that matter," says Frederic
Landtmeters, President of Molson Coors Beverage Company in
Canada. "With these new awards,
we're honored to play a role in building a diverse pipeline of
brewing talent in Canada and we
wish these students a bright and successful future ahead"
The awards to be given out include:
- The Molson Coors BIPOC Brewing Award:
Presented by Molson Coors, this
award encourages Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) to
join the brewing industry. The company believes that the future of
brewing is bright at the hands of these graduates. It is their
corporate belief that systemic barriers have no place in creating
great beverages and that brewing professionals should be as diverse
as the people who enjoy their creations.
- The Six Pints Women in Brewing Award
Presented by the Craft arm of Molson
Coors, Six Pints Collective, this award encourages female
students pursuing careers in brewing who will push the boundaries
and build up beer. Six Pints is a collection of breweries and
brands who have the front foot on innovation and are dedicated to
driving overall growth across the industry. They believe in the
unique and diverse contributions of each person behind the brewing
process and recognize the positive impact social differences have
on the collective.
"We are thrilled by Molson-Coors' commitment to education in
the brewing sciences, particularly their resolve to encourage more
women and BIPOC students to explore the beer industry." - Dr.
Dale Wood, founder of the
Bishop's University brewing science
graduate program.
"KPU has championed diversity in brewing since the start of
our diploma program and we welcome the additional industry support
from Molson. We're committed to training and developing our
students to be able to work across the industry and this is a
wonderful opportunity for our BIPOC and female students to be
supported in their educational goals and career pursuits." - Dr.
Elizabeth Worobec, Dean Science and
Horticulture at KPU.
"These awards will create opportunities for BIPOC and female
students who come to Niagara College's Brewmaster and Brewery
Operations Management program with the goal of pursuing a career in
the brewing industry. Thanks to the support of Molson Coors, these future brewers will not only
take the industry by storm with their innovative skills and unique
perspectives, they'll also be helping to close the diversity gap
that currently exists within it." – Mr. Craig Youdale, dean of Niagara College's
Canadian Food and Wine Institute
Molson Coors and Six Pints plan
to continue building and expanding relationships with the schools
in the years to come to attract more diverse talent into the
Canadian brewing industry. In the United
States, the company's craft arm, Tenth & Blake, also
developed a scholarship program to increase diversity in craft
brewing with universities and near five of its craft partners are
participating.
This marks the latest Molson
Coors initiative to foster a more diverse and inclusive
brewing environment. Just a couple months ago, Molson Coors evolved its environmental, social
and governance strategy to emphasize a renewed focus on People and
Planet, as outlined in its "Our Imprint Report." Financial Awards
for BIPOC and women is a continuation of Molson Coors' work in the social justice space,
following a recent announcement of $1.5
million recommitted to social justice programs and
non-profits with the goal to empower diversity and inclusion
across Canada.
About Molson Coors Beverage Company
For more than two
centuries, Molson Coors has been
brewing beverages that unite people to celebrate all life's
moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian,
Carling, and Staropramen to Coors
Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Blue Moon LightSky, Vizzy Hard
Seltzer, Leinenkugel's Summer
Shandy, Creemore Springs, Hop Valley and more, Molson Coors produces many beloved and iconic
beer brands. While the company's history is rooted in beer,
Molson Coors offers a modern
portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well. Our
Environmental, Social and Governance strategy is focused on People
and Planet with a strong commitment to raising industry standards
and leaving a positive imprint on our employees, consumers,
communities, and the environment. Learn more about Molson Coors
Beverage Company,
visit molsoncoors.com, MolsonCoorsOurImprint.com or
on Twitter through @MolsonCoors.
SOURCE Molson Coors Beverage Company