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Number of HBCU Registered Apprenticeships Surging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Currently, 22 HBCUs across the United States operate registered apprenticeships spanning diverse fields including social work, cybersecurity, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and clean energy. Registered apprenticeships offer students a chance to earn while they learn, reducing student debt while gaining industry-recognized credentials.

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CSUF Student Researcher Explores Black Barbie's Effect on Children's Self-Image

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Saafir, who has studied children's toys and their cultural impact for over a decade, noted that the findings have significant implications for both toy manufacturers and parents. The research team found that while Mattel has made strides in diversity, Black Barbies are often marketed differently and given less prominent placement in stores.

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Leading With Purpose: Reflections on My Journey and Tenure at HACC

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From launching innovative workforce programs in fields such as health care, manufacturing and public safety to integrating cutting-edge, technology-driven learning solutions, my focus has remained steadfast: to ensure that HACC remains a beacon of accessible, high-quality education that empowers students to succeed.

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NC A&T Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson Named Chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her tenure at NC A&T has been marked by the establishment of three new Centers of Excellence focused on cybersecurity, product design and manufacturing, and entrepreneurship and innovation. She has also presided over dramatic increases in both research staff and graduate assistants.

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Community colleges gear up to train workers for America’s proposed manufacturing future

University Business

In the next decade, millions of manufacturers jobs will open up in the U.S. The post Community colleges gear up to train workers for Americas proposed manufacturing future appeared first on University Business. as workers retire. Meanwhile, the sector is also supposed to add more jobs with help from federal subsidies.

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College Hiring Dips, But Most Employers Will Maintain or Increase Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The research shows industries with large decreases in hiring this year include chemical (pharmaceutical) manufacturers, which planned a hiring increase of slightly more than 30% last year but expect to decrease hiring by almost 13% for the Class of 2024. this year compared to -4.6% last year), utilities (0.3% compared to -16.6%).

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Celebrating National Manufacturing Day: Creating Our Future

Ed.gov Blog

Department of Education is excited to join manufacturers, workers, educators, students, and families across our nation in celebrating National Manufacturing Day.