by d-mars.com News Provider As the job market increasingly calls for STEM professionals (science, technology, engineering and math), more online programs are emerging that can help students study for such careers. While some educational institutions are struggling to figure out how to effectively teach science-based classes and labs in times of social distancing, a select…
by d-mars.com News Provider Considering a career change? You’re in good company — 18 percent of the deskless workforce who had a job during COVID-19 plan to leave for better benefits or job security, according to a recent survey by Quinyx. Experts say that if you’re looking for meaningful work in a reliable, recession-proof industry,…
By d-mars.com News Provider The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people in countless ways. From quarantine and social distancing to remote working, furlough and job loss, many people are reassessing how they spend their time and make money. Turning proverbial lemons into lemonade, people of all ages and backgrounds have decided to pivot their careers to…
By d-mars.com News Provider With unemployment rates nearly twice as high as their pre-pandemic levels reported in February 2020, the prospect of starting a new career after age 50 may seem unrealistic. However, industry experts say that it’s actually a great time for those in this age bracket to consider making the leap. “Whether you’re…
HR tech leader to support rehiring for Black-owned businesses, alongside investment in employee D&I training and community partnership By d-mars.com News Provider Recently, Global HR technology leader CareerBuilder unveiled an initiative to support Black-owned small businesses, which have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. According to a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research, 41%…
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The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction, ruling that his second prosecution for filing a false police report violated his constitutional rights.
Renowned dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, who led the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for over two decades, has passed away.
Quincy Jones, the record producer, arranger, and cultural trailblazer whose influence spanned more than seven decades, has died at 91.
On October 17, 2024, Houston Ethnic Media hosted an important and informative conversation, via Zoom, focused on the often-overlooked down-ballot races for Harris and Fort Bend Counties. The candidates featured play a crucialrole in local governance, justice, and public safety. The Zoom included the following candidates: REMEMBER THIS: Info from the League of Women Voters of…
The Urban Enrichment Institute (UEI) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Saturday, October 19.
The proposal would allow the Secretary of Education to forgive loans where borrowers are unlikely to repay due to severe hardship or where continued collection costs are deemed unjustified.
Houston Independent School District named the members of the Bond Oversight Committee on Thursday, October 10.
The challenges Black women face in predominantly White workplaces are more critical than ever.
No matter the career path students pursue, writing and communication skills are essential to success.
Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings, in collaboration with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music, brings Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) to audiences.
The action brings the administration’s total loan forgiveness to over $175 billion for more than 4.8 million Americans.
Harris’ detailed plan appears to offer Black men a vision of leadership, opportunity, and economic empowerment.
Cyberattacks can disrupt the essential operations of hospitals, leaving people at risk.
To keep up, businesses must prioritize what today’s workers really want.