Five TCUs to be supported in Building Pathways to Rural and Tribal EmploymentAscendium Education Group, in partnership with the American Indian College Fund (the College Fund), has awarded a $2.5 million grant to five tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) to further their work in building meaningful career pathways. This four-year project will focus on implementing and assessing different academic progression and career readiness approaches to determine the best practices for increasing the number of employable American Indian and Alaska Native graduates.The project will help identify gaps in student success from academic progression to career readiness and develop campus-specific solutions. Processes…
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Implementing a DEI plan is one of the best strategies you can take as a boss, manager or business owner. Increased diversity efforts improve workplace morale, productivity and diverse ideas, and can also increase your company’s profits. If you’re looking to put inclusion at the forefront in 2024, here are some methods to implement: Get Everyone InvolvedTo know where to start with your DEI initiatives, you must communicate goals to your employees. Ask them what changes they would like to see in the workplace and keep an open mind to their feedback. Consistently expressing your DEI goals and taking action to…
Most small businesses need a combination of licenses and permits from both federal and state agencies. The requirements—and fees—vary based on your business activities, location and government rules. Here are the basics of what you need to know:Federal Licenses and Permits You’ll need to get a federal license or permit if your business activities are regulated by a federal agency. If your business deals with the transport, production, sales or dealings of any of the following products, you will have to obtain a specific permit from a specific federal agency. This includes business activities such as:Agriculture: Business practices that deal with…
This last fall, Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away at the age of 90. The first woman to represent the state of California, Feinstein’s seat was filled a week later by another woman making some firsts of her own. Labor leader, political strategist and advocate Laphonza Butler was appointed to fill Feinstein’s seat about a week after her passing. She is now the sole Black woman serving in Congress as a U.S. Senator, the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate, and the first Black lesbian to openly serve in Congress in American history. She is also one…
At this year’s SHPE Conference (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), DiversityComm Magazine caught up with Elio Morillo, an engineer, writer and artist who strives each day to push the boundaries of inclusion and representation. Having just released his new memoir, The Boy Who Reached the Stars, Morillo took a moment to share his life experiences and journey with us below.DiversityComm Magazine (DC): So, tell me, what made you ultimately decide to pursue a career in space exploration and how old were you when you first started? Elio Morillo (EM): I think I’ve always thought of space as fascinating and incredibly…
As the spring semester begins, one of the biggest things on your mind may be the cost of the next step in your educational journey. Whether you’re jumping into the classroom this upcoming semester or preparing to join next year, you have an extensive number of resources you can utilize to help fund your STEM degree. Here are some great scholarships that you can apply for to aid your educational journey: SWE Scholarship Program Funded by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the SWE Scholarship Program awards scholarships to those who identify as a woman who are pursuing a degree…
March 2024 will mark a significant event for the LGBTQ+ business community with the Out Women In Business (OWIB) Conference. Scheduled to be held at the Los Angeles LGBT Center – Anita May Rosenstein Campus on March 8, 2024, this event promises to be a landmark gathering for professionals seeking to educate, inspire, and connect with like-minded individuals.A Day of Learning, Networking, and InspirationOWIB is not just a conference; it’s a celebration of diversity and a platform for future generations of women in business. The event will feature an array of plenaries, interactive workshops, a networking lunch, and a post-event…
The 2024 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering is back! The upcoming event will take place on March 2, 2024 at Snapdragon Stadium.This annual event is free and open to the public, attracts over 20,000 attendees each year, and hosts over 150 exhibitors. The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering is the largest event of its kind in Southern California.It’s a collective effort between industry, business leaders, government, community organizations, public outreach centers, academia, schools and school districts, and parents. Art Pavilion: Now Accepting ApplicationsWe’re gearing up for an incredible Festival filled with creativity and expression, and we want…
Kelley Mitchell, Diné (Navajo), American Indian College Fund Program Officer for College Access and Success, has been selected to participate in a year-long Neighborhood Builders Leadership program offered by the Bank of America. This opportunity comes as part of the Neighborhood Builders Social Equity Award presented to College Fund President and CEO, Cheryl Crazy Bull, in October. Crazy Bull was also given the chance to direct a $200,000 grant to the College Fund.The leadership program provides strategic growth and development training to set long-term success. As a participant in one of the nation’s largest and longest-standing philanthropic nonprofit leadership development…
By Sydney Severn After a rather dangerous year in the peaks and plummets of the tallest mountain on the planet, Deaf Maryland locals Shayna Unger and Scott Lehmann summited Mount Everest on May 22nd of this year.After the Nepali Supreme Court overturned its (albeit, ableist) ban on disabled people climbing Everest—claiming it would create more work for Sherpa guides on the mountain to accommodate people with disabilities—the couple made history as the first Deaf Americans to do so (the third and fourth on record). Unger became the first woman. “This has ignited [our] passion for making the outdoors more accessible…
