Tell us what NBCU stands for.
"NBCU stands for integrity, creativity, teamwork, ownership, and the pioneering spirit, not necessarily in that order. Also, as a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain, and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. You can see this put into action in the Page Program, which has won several awards - #18 on LinkedIn's Top Company to work for list 2021, Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2022, #2 Best Workplace for parents list, Fortune's 100 best workplaces for women 5th year in a row, #50 on Fortunes Best Large Workplaces In NYC, Fortunes Best Workplaces For Millenials, Disability Equality index, and Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion, and Civic's 50 Most community-minded businesses, to name a few"
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NBCU stands for integrity, creativity, teamwork, pioneering spirit, and ownership. They also show a strong commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The existence of the page program shows how committed they are to all of these values. It's rare for a large media corporation to give opportunities to learn and grow to young people who are not well-connected in this industry.
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Nice! Consider ending your answer by explaining why these values resonate with you personally.
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