Learners to Leaders™—
Inspiring Minds to Strengthen Communities

We believe education is a key to strong, growing communities. Our Learners to Leaders™ national education alliance provides learning opportunities for those who may not otherwise have them. Since each community is different, this initiative has the flexibility to respond to a variety of needs, such as:

Learners to Leaders - Brochure Photo.
  • Academic disadvantages
  • Social challenges
  • Language hurdles
  • Cultural barriers

Our learnerstoleaders.com site and brochure detail specific examples of how we're helping individuals overcome these and other challenges.

 

Photo of Larry Pope"Our Learners to Leaders program gives us the ability to contribute to the future success of young individuals, as well as their communities. Our hope is that this program will help give these young, bright students an opportunity to succeed and get ahead that they may not otherwise receive. Finally, we believe in helping the communities in which we do business who welcome us and allow us to operate."


C. Larry Pope,
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Smithfield Foods, Inc.