Disability:IN North Carolina (DI:NC) recently held its annual fall conference at Trane Technologies in Davidson, North Carolina. More than 150 attendees enjoyed the theme, “Paving the Way with Disability:INnovation.”The conference was headlined by Roy Dockery, author of The Art of Leading, Truth, Love, and Empathy in Action, and Ross Linnett, CEO of Recite Me. Dockery challenged the audience to look at their inclusive talent acquisition strategy differently in order to break barriers for applicants with disabilities. Linnett demonstrated the digital inclusivity tools of Recite Me and shared how making accessibility a priority ensures not only compliance, but also boosts user…
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The National Credit Union Administration seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and bachelor’s degrees in: Economics, Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing.The NCUA promotes financial inclusion to better serve a changing population and economy. As part of that mission, the NCUA participates in recruitment efforts to encourage an inclusive workforce. Diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of the agency’s operations – they are part of the fabric of our organizational culture.Our student intern programs provide valuable work experience for high school, undergraduate, graduate, law, and Ph.D. students who are considering a career in economics, finance, accounting, information technology, law, and human…
For years, representation of Native Americans in television, film, publications and other forms of media has been severely lacking. But one modeling agency is successfully changing the game forever.Founded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded homelands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in what is now called Vancouver, Supernaturals Modelling (Supernaturals) was created by Cree model Joleen Mitton and entrepreneur and filmmaker Patrick Shannon in 2021. The organization exclusively works with Indigenous talent to ensure they have access to the resources and opportunities they need for a successful career in media.Supernaturals has established itself as the premier agency for…
Scholarship to provide university students with the opportunity to attend Geo WeekPortland, ME, October 10, 2024 – Organizers of Geo Week announced the launch of the Geo Empower Event Scholarship, an initiative dedicated to empowering university students passionate about utilizing geospatial, surveying, mapping, and 3D technology for social good. With a vision to foster an inclusive and diverse community, this scholarship program seeks to nurture innovation, facilitate knowledge exchange, and provide access to mentoring and networking opportunities by selecting university students to attend Geo Week through an event scholarship.“We are thrilled to introduce the Geo Empower Event Scholarship,” said Lora…
CHARLOTTE, NC – Nearly four out of five (78%) small and mid-sized business owners anticipate revenue growth in the next 12 months. This level of confidence spans most business owners, with 76% of women, 82% of Hispanic-Latino, 84% of Black/African American and 83% of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) entrepreneurs anticipating revenue growth in the year ahead.This is according to the 2024 Bank of America Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight (PDF), published in partnership with Bank of America Institute. The survey of more than 2,000 small and mid-size business owners across the country explores sentiments about business outlook,…
October marks the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time that raises awareness on disability employment. People with disabilities have always had a harder time obtaining work, mostly due to preconceived notions of their capabilities and unconscious bias.While 2023 saw the highest rate of disability employment in history—averaging at about 37%—there is still so much work to be done to further inclusion and independence opportunities for the community. This year’s NDEAM theme, “Access and Good Jobs for All” will be focusing on this idea—promoting fair access to well-paying jobs for people with disabilities to further raise these…
In a new study conducted by Handshake, a recruiting and networking software provider for students, college graduates are turning to federal jobs now more than ever.The newest survey found that 7.5% of job applications from the class of 2024 have been submitted to government positions—a 2% increase from the class of 2023.Federal jobs have not only become plentiful in the last year, increasing by 25%, but meet many of the requirements that recent graduates have for their future place of employment.When asked about what qualities made the 2024 applicants want to apply for a job, their top priorities were:Job stability…
The Trevor Project (Trevor), the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, announced Jaymes Black as its new CEO. Black, an accomplished senior leader with over 20 years of experience managing high-performing teams at scale, has stepped in to lead the organization. Black will succeed Peggy Rajski, a founder and decades-long board member who stepped in as interim CEO in 2022.Black’s substantial expertise blends nonprofit and corporate competencies. It spans business and community leadership, LGBTQ+ advocacy and coalition building, fundraising strategy and innovation, large budget oversight and financial acumen, call center operations and user experience and…
By Jeff Haden A friend wrote a job posting for a sales support specialist and asked me for feedback. One thing stood out right away, and not in a good way: “Successful candidate must have at least five years of direct sales support experience.” Granted, that’s not unusual. Most job postings include some form of experience qualification. That’s even true for entry-level jobs; in this study of over 95,000 entry-level job listings, 61% required three or more years’ experience. And it’s also understandable. Experience implies some degree of skill and knowledge, which should mean less training and more rapid up-to-speed time. Greater familiarity with the work involved also should mean it’s less…
ATLANTA (September 30, 2024) – As part of their continued efforts to accelerate the growth of minority business enterprises (MBEs) and advance economic equity, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) are collaborating to bring this year’s NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange and MBDA National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, to Atlanta Oct. 20- 23. The conferences will focus on defining the new norms needed to ensure MBEs can take advantage of today and tomorrow’s economic opportunities.The conferences will be held in the same space to maximize opportunities for attendees. In addition to…
