BRGs
There are this many business resource groups that you can get involved with at Grant Thornton.
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This program is one of the primary ways we give back to the community at GT, by partnering with up-and-coming non-profit organizations.
Purple Paladin Program
New Associates go through this multi-week training program to ensure that you start your career on the right foot.
Jumpstart
"BYOS" is an abbreviation for this affirmative Grant Thornton catchphrase you may have seen on a banner at our events
Bring Your Own Self!
Open from 1973 - 2006, I am a legendary East Village concert venue where frequented by many legendary punk rock bands
CBGB
This annual event, occurring in the Summer, is a staple event of our Equality GT BRG in many offices.
Pride Parade
This GT benefit reimburses you up to $500 annually for expenses related to health and wellness.
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
This rotation is an opportunity to work for one of our GT Member Firms in another country for a period of 6 months to 2 years.
International Secondment
This delicious office perk entices professionals to come in on Wednesday mornings.
PART II: This is the name of the establishment that provides this treat
Bagels (from Ess-A-Bagel!)
Hip-Hop legend Jay-Z created his name from the J-Z subway line in New York City. However, this subway line also features this missing letter
M
This BRG helps align values associated with workplace expectations for successful work/life integration for those who have either just started - or continue to balance - family life
Working Parents & Allies BRG
Grant Thornton will reimburse you up to $100 for this important life event.
Pet adoption
This culture concept represents the ability of GT employees to pursue their individual career interests and goals.
Captain your career
Each floor of GT Manhattan is named after an NYC Borough - I am the borough that the 3rd floor is named after
Brooklyn
Get up and dance, Yankees fans! This iconic song (and dance) plays at Yankees games while the grounds crew tends to the infield
"YMCA"
The Black Professionals & Allies BRG has led the firm in support of this initiative to advance college students from HBCUs.
TMCF (Thurgood Marshall College Fund)
GT provides these two types of retirement plans to employees, both of which are fully vested after 3 years.
401k and Pension
This acronym is used internally to refer to the top tier of leadership at GT.
PPMD (Partner, Principal, Managing Director)
GT NYC is part of the Northeast Region. These other 2 offices make up the rest of this region
Hartford & Boston
Before she was Lady Gaga, a teenage Stephanie Germanotta attended this Lincoln Square performing arts high school
LaGuardia High School
Our CEO, Seth Siegel, was an executive sponsor of this BRG for many years.
Women & Allies
Floating holidays at GT are an opportunity to celebrate holidays that matter to you. There are this many floating holidays offered throughout the year.
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This program enables Audit Interns to participate in 2 internships at GT and have the opportunity to start with the firm as an Associate II.
I2/A2
Next to the 9th Floor cafe, there are 2 sports jerseys that have the names "Grant" and "Thornton" on the back. Name the 2 sports teams attached to these jerseys
New York Knicks ("Grant")
New York Rangers ("Thornton")
I am the bridge mentioned in a Simon & Garfunkel song where they are "feelin' groovy"
59th Street Bridge