Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

We believe our success rests in the hands of our people and their commitment to the future. To help spur innovation, creativity, and philanthropy, we have cultivated an environment of diversity and are actively committed to purposeful change.

DEI MISSION

Our people are so important to our success. Our core values include providing opportunities for all team members to grow their careers at Ware Malcomb, to have a voice, and to feel included.

Our open culture promotes diversity, equity and inclusion which cultivates innovation and creativity. We believe robust viewpoints and equal opportunities provide better ideas, a healthy workplace and more connected teams.

We aspire to have our people, processes and actions reflect the diverse communities that we serve.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ware Malcomb’s DEI Team is spearheading a variety of initiatives around diversity, equity and inclusion education and training, community outreach, communication and events.

We are a proud member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). This partnership offers an incredible opportunity to expand DEI efforts in several areas including recruiting, community outreach and more.

Since 1979, we have offered scholarships and internships that provide expanded academic and career development opportunities to students based on need and talent.

 

 

 

The following programs exemplify our commitment, among others:

  • National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) – Through NOMA’s Educate, Elevate & Empower program, Ware Malcomb donates the cost of the Architecture Registration Exam (ARE).
  • Orange County United Way’s Youth Career Connections – Work-based learning initiative that infuses classroom learning with real-world experiences by connecting underserved high school students directly with employers through internships.
  • CEO Leadership Alliance – Talent Leadership Advisory Board – Works across the Orange County High School and College systems to expose and interest youth in promising careers in the county.
  • Ware Malcomb Foundation Scholarship – Scholarship opportunities for Ware Malcomb employee children and dependents, providing financial support for their continued education, academic advancement, and the desire to make a difference in the world.
  • Strengths Finder – Personal development tool and education identifying unique strengths. All team members have the opportunity to take the assessment to discover personal development and growth potential.
  • Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) Class of 1980 Travel Abroad Scholarship – Developed by Ware Malcomb Chairman, Lawrence R. Armstrong, and a group of his classmates, this scholarship is awarded to second year CAED students on a need and talent basis who wish to participate in the college’s study abroad semester in Florence, Italy.
  • Kent State University Armstrong Family Scholarship – Developed by Ware Malcomb Chairman and Kent State University alumnus, Lawrence R. Armstrong, this need and talent scholarship is awarded to the Fourth Year College of Architecture and Environmental Design student who demonstrates their aptitude with an exceptional design portfolio and an industrious academic record.
  • University of Arizona Bill Ware & Bill Malcomb Endowment Scholarship – Established in 1979 by our founders and alumni of the University of Arizona, Bill Ware and Bill Malcomb, scholarships are awarded to School of Architecture students based upon their Capstone Project.

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