{"id":274091,"date":"2026-01-09T05:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-mcdonalds-dedicates-jan-8-to-past-and-present-crew-members-and-their-world-famous-skills\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T07:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:10:01","slug":"mcdonalds-dedica-el-8-de-enero-a-los-ex-miembros-y-miembros-actuales-de-sus-equipos-y-a-sus-habilidades-de-prestigio-mundial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/mcdonalds-dedica-el-8-de-enero-a-los-ex-miembros-y-miembros-actuales-de-sus-equipos-y-a-sus-habilidades-de-prestigio-mundial\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald&#8217;s Dedicates Jan. 8 to Past and Present Crew Members and Their World Famous Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>On Jan. 8, 1 in 8 Day, McDonald&#8217;s debuts Arches &amp; Ambition: The 1 in 8 Mentorship Program to showcase the unique and powerful career paths that start under the Golden Arches<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">CHICAGO<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Jan. 8, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Did you know 1 in 8 Americans have worked at a McDonald&#8217;s restaurant? It&#8217;s more than just a statistic \u2013 it&#8217;s a shared experience that quietly connects over 40 million people across the country.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg876cleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg876cleft\" title=\"Arches and Ambition: The 1 in 8 Mentorship Program\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2856829\/McDonald_s_USA_Arches_and_Ambition.jpg\" alt=\"Arches and Ambition: The 1 in 8 Mentorship Program\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p><b>Built Behind the Counter: 1 in 8 Day <br \/><\/b>We&#8217;re kicking off the year celebrating the first-ever 1 in 8 Day. Today is about recognizing the millions of past and present Crew members who have been the heartbeat of McDonald&#8217;s restaurants and its communities for over 70 years.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrations will take place coast to coast \u2013 from restaurant events recognizing Crew to local offers for fans to get in on the fun \u2013 bringing the 1 in 8 and their communities together to honor the lifelong skills gained working under the Golden Arches.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s where Crew learn how to show up with purpose, work as a team, think fast on their feet, and master the art of staying calm during the lunch rush, all while making delicious feel-good moments for our fans.<\/p>\n<p>And those skills? They don&#8217;t just stay behind the counter \u2013 they become the building blocks for turning ambition into achievement.<\/p>\n<p><b>Arches and Ambition: The 1 in 8 Mentorship Program <br \/><\/b>We&#8217;re spotlighting this trajectory by launching <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=1895856084&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLKkYatWHDPatUck3oSDW1BH_DD0447DKe&amp;a=Arches+and+Ambition%3A+The+1+in+8+Mentorship+Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Arches and Ambition: The 1 in 8 Mentorship Program<\/a><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<i>\u2013<\/i> a four-part YouTube series following four Crew members on their one-on-one mentorship journeys with former McDonald&#8217;s employees who&#8217;ve made their mark in fields like entrepreneurship, food, fashion and sports.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=714980898&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FXaZKuZ4d4Lc%3Fsi%3DNm3Sx99klqDH9tn6&amp;a=New+Orleans%2C+LA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">New Orleans, LA<\/a><\/b><b>:<\/b>\u00a0In New Orleans, <b>Jade Colin<\/b>, McDonald&#8217;s Owner\/Operator \u2013 one of the youngest Black women to own a McDonald&#8217;s franchise \u2013 mentored <b>Justin Hicks<\/b>, a current McDonald&#8217;s manager and aspiring entrepreneur, on how to grow and contribute to the city&#8217;s business community.<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=3274935995&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FM1s5GgU-jHM%3Fsi%3DFZsU1ZYT5Zf6UXUz&amp;a=Los+Angeles%2C+CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Los Angeles, CA<\/a><\/b><b>: Chef John Liu,<\/b>\u00a0owner of Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning restaurants Chifa and Arroz &amp; Fun, bonded over legacy with mentee <b>Abigial &#8220;Abby&#8221; Robles<\/b>, current McDonald&#8217;s manager and Los Angeles small business baker. Abby became Chef John&#8217;s Sous Chef for a special 1 in 8 luncheon at Chifa.<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=2182892924&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FBx6lvZ7AJBs%3Fsi%3DU6ZnHIQowepXxJyj&amp;a=Milwaukee%2C+WI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Milwaukee, WI<\/a><\/b><b>:<\/b>\u00a0Over in Milwaukee, fashion designer and stylist dedicated to creative storytelling, <b>Tamy Idrobo<\/b>, teamed up with Chicago Crew member\u00a0and aspiring actress, <b>Marie Perez,<\/b> for a styling session where they discussed the parallels between their arts and their time as Crew.<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=4084074521&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FgbJcdFlUXsI%3Fsi%3DVc0-PxUjSkBpNgqO&amp;a=Queens%2C+NY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Queens, NY<\/a><\/b><b>: Nigel Sylvester<\/b>, professional BMX athlete and creative director, guided fellow Queens, New York native, photographer and current Crew trainer, <b>Brijanna Crawford<\/b>, through the creative process of his McDonald&#8217;s merch line, <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=1347607392&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.mcdonalds.com%2Fcorpmcd%2Four-stories%2Farticle%2Fmcdonalds-nigel-sylvester-serve-boldlooks-big-dreams.html&amp;a=Employee+of+the+Month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Employee of the Month<\/a><\/i><\/b>, inspired by the spirit of the 1 in 8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every story reveals the same powerful truth: when ambition is paired with foundational skills and a community of support, the possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everyone has aspirations,&#8221; said Myra Doria, National Field President of McDonald&#8217;s USA and proud member of the 1 in 8 community. &#8220;I am so proud to be part of the McDonald&#8217;s brand because of programs like Arches and Ambition that provide ways for our Crew members to pursue those ambitions. These opportunities help our Crew envision a brighter future by connecting them with successful alumni who once stood where they are today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Give a &#8220;Nugget&#8221; of Your Appreciation: Celebrate the 1 in 8 <br \/><\/b>Looking for ways to support the Crew who support you? Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Watch and share the<i>\u00a0Arches and Ambition<\/i> videos on <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=1671264055&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLKkYatWHDPatUck3oSDW1BH_DD0447DKe&amp;a=YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Share your story using #1in8Day to let the world know you&#8217;re a part of the 1 in 8.<\/li>\n<li>Stop by your local McDonald&#8217;s restaurant and give a &#8220;nugget&#8221; of appreciation to your Crew for all they do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>About McDonald&#8217;s<br \/><\/b>McDonald&#8217;s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald&#8217;s approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=179268336&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcdonalds.com%2F&amp;a=www.mcdonalds.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.mcdonalds.com<\/a>, and follow us on social: <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=1161264698&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMcDonalds&amp;a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=2375714345&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmcdonalds%2F&amp;a=Instagram%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=1817641225&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40mcdonalds&amp;a=TikTok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TikTok<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=2986855186&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmcdonalds&amp;a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: <b><a href=\"mailto:press@us.mcd.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">press@us.mcd.com<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgcaacleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgcaacleft\" title=\"McDonald's USA\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2830320\/Golden_Arches_Transparent_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"McDonald's USA\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=4234743836&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2856829%2FMcDonald_s_USA_Arches_and_Ambition.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2856829%2FMcDonald_s_USA_Arches_and_Ambition.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2856829\/McDonald_s_USA_Arches_and_Ambition.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4591225-1&amp;h=2116725521&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2830320%2FGolden_Arches_Transparent_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2830320%2FGolden_Arches_Transparent_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2830320\/Golden_Arches_Transparent_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE McDonald&#8217;s USA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>On Jan. 8, 1 in 8 Day, McDonald&#8217;s debuts Arches &amp; Ambition: The 1 in 8 Mentorship Program to showcase the unique and powerful career paths that start under the Golden Arches<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">CHICAGO<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Jan. 8, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Did you know 1 in 8 Americans have worked at a McDonald&#8217;s restaurant? 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