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Moving Forward Together
Valero strives to build a sense of community and belonging
for our employees through shared experiences and mutual
respect. A collaborative, welcoming work environment is
fostered through teamwork, networking and open discussion,
along with annual observances and outreach activities.
Stronger Connections Through Engagement
Creating connections through shared values
includes our U.S. veterans, who comprise 12% of
our workforce companywide.
Valero offers employees unique opportunities to build
understanding and create strong connections through
employee networks and discussions, guest forums and
cultural experiences. From day one, employees are
immersed in experiences that reinforce Valero’s culture,
vision and guiding principles, as well as our company’s
position as a responsible, team-driven industry leader. We
work to create supportive environments for all employees.
Employee Networks – Our employees have opportunities to
connect, in person and virtually, through company-driven
and employee-driven networks, including:
• Team Valero Ambassadors: An employee engagement
network to promote observances, education and
awareness. At 昀椀eld locations, ambassadors also
participate in recruiting and outreach efforts for talent
acquisition to engage top talent across our communities.
Valero Volunteer Council presidents from across
our operations attended training at headquarters,
and volunteered at Meals on Wheels.
• Valero Volunteer Councils: Employees who lead
and promote employee volunteer activities in their
communities.
• Valero Mentor Program (Intern Program): A mentoring
group assigned to summer interns for support and
guidance throughout their internship.
• Total Wellness Ambassadors: An employee team that
promotes wellness awareness and activities to our
workforce.
• Women’s Engineering Network: A grassroots network to
share knowledge and experiences unique to women in
the 昀椀eld of engineering.
• Emerging Leaders Network: A United Way-inspired group
of early career employees who connect with each other
and company leaders, build industry knowledge and
understand how their roles support the business.
Interns at our Corpus Christi re昀椀neries learn on the
job through subject matter experts as part of the
Valero Intern Program.
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• New Employee Integration, Frontline Leadership and
Beyond Frontline Cohorts: Network-building programs
for peers with access to leadership advice to continue
their professional development.
