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Transgender Awareness Week occurs each year from November 13-19. The week offers an opportunity to amplify the voices and experiences of the transgender community. Additionally, it gives employers a chance to raise awareness in the workforce about transgender people and the challenges they face.
This week is important for educating people about what it means to be transgender in America. It aims to dispel misinformation and support the transgender community, as well as the broader LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of transgender people in all areas of life.
Forward-thinking companies have long understood the importance of supporting the transgender community. For example, Wells Fargo (No. 23 on the 2024 Top 50 list and No. 4 on the Top Companies for LGBTQ+ Employees list), supports both transgender employees and customers. Since 2022, the company has worked with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce on its Transgender & Gender Expansive (TGX) Initiative. The initiative provides certification scholarships and professional development opportunities for TGX-owned businesses.
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