Best Buy joined more than 80 companies Thursday in a letter to Congress urging a permanent legislative solution and path to citizenship for Dreamers, undocumented young adults who were brought to the United States as children through no fault of their own and continue to live and work here. They have been protected from deportation …
By Emily Benda July 30, 2021 Last Friday was a big day for Katherine Brito, a homecoming of sorts. After 14 years rising through the ranks at Best Buy, she opened her first store as a general manager — and it’s in Riverdale, Bronx, right in the heart of her beloved community. Katherine is excited to bring the new store into …
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By Katie Koranda July 30, 2021 Geek Squad assistant manager Brenda Aragão is used to seeing badges for new Agents come across her desk, but this one was different. It was inscribed with her family name. The badge was for her cousin Karine Aragão, who installs home theater products. The two grew up as close …
By Anthony Aleman July 29, 2021 After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Best Buy welcomed back its summer internship program this year — and it’s our biggest, most diverse class ever. It’s also the first time that internships have been entirely virtual, and our emerging talent team put an emphasis on making sure …
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By Katie Koranda July 27, 2021 What happens when a CEO gets together with some teens and their mentors? A thoughtful and engaging conversation about their experiences at Best Buy Teen Tech Centers and how those spaces — and the coordinators there — have helped them learn and grow. That’s exactly what took place when …
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By John Vomhof Jr. July 27, 2021 For the third straight year, Best Buy has been named to Forbes magazine’s list of America’s Best Employers for Women. The ranking is based on an independent survey that asked respondents to rate their employers and peer companies based on topics such as development, salary, benefits, diversity and the likelihood of recommending …
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By Anthony Aleman July 23, 2021 Best Buy has earned a perfect score of 100% on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), ranking among the leading companies on the list of Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion for the seventh year in a row The DEI is a benchmarking tool used by Fortune 1000 companies …
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By Ale Valeriano July 16, 2021 Today’s youth are tomorrow’s designers, engineers, artists and entrepreneurs, which is why Best Buy is committed to building brighter futures for students across the country. To support students and build a diverse talent pipeline, we are proud to join the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Partnership Challenge. The challenge is a bipartisan effort led by the Congressional HBCU …
By Ale Valeriano July 14, 2021 We believe that anything is possible for today’s teens, but a lack of opportunity and access to tools and training makes it harder for millions of young people — especially those from disinvested communities — to reach their full potential. For years, we’ve been committed to building brighter futures …
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By Anthony Aleman July 14, 2021 Moving into a dorm room or an apartment can be an exciting time for students going back to school. And for many, it’s the first time to truly personalize their own living space. We know it can be a challenge to figure out what you need for your living …
By Anthony Aleman July 14, 2021 With summer flying by, it’s already time to start thinking about getting ready to go back to school. That often starts with choosing the right laptop and other technology to meet your student’s needs. We know that decision can be difficult sometimes, but our experts at Best Buy are …
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By Katie Huggins July 14, 2021 From tuition to tech, back-to-school season can be hard on your budget. To help maximize your money, we compiled some tips to consider when you’re shopping for laptops and other back-to-school tech essentials. Sign up for Student Deals: Our exclusive Student Deals are the easiest way to save …
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