Baltimore- Feb.14, 2022– Career Communications Group (CCG) launched Stem City USA in 2021. This platform is designed to bring the resources needed for career success to young people as well as connect professionals in STEM careers. The virtual community environment aims to close the digital divide and provide K-12 students with access to benefit from online learning opportunities.
CCG is proud to host the National Naval Officers Association’s (NNOA) Black History Month celebration in STEM City USA. Join us as we celebrate the advancement of Black people in the U.S. military from segregation to the Vietnam War.
Moderated by NNOA historian, Capt. Rick Wright, USN (Ret.), Senior Historian & Command Curator at Air Force Global Strike Command, Dr. Isaac Hampton II, will discuss his book, “The Black Officer Corps.”
This event is part of CCG’s ongoing effort to bring people into the metaverse, a combination of multiple elements of technology, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and video where users “live” within a digital universe.
“We are eager to celebrate the accomplishments of Black people in our military and excited to team up with the NNOA for this event,” Dr. Tyrone Taborn, CEO of Career Communications Group, said. “CCG is honored to welcome Dr. Hampton to our platform.”
STEM City is a platform that helps promote the growth and flourishment of underrepresented communities by providing opportunities to network and receive information which is essential to the advancement of our society. This platform will serve as a medium to provide healthy living tips and advice to attendees during our events on the platform and beyond.
The NNOA Black History Month Celebration will take place Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
About STEM City USA (SCU)
STEM City USA (SCU) combines the physical and digital worlds by creating unique Digital in the Moments (DIM). These DIMs are designed with rich content that delivers an immersive experience where all lives collide and blend into a diverse digital community.
Founded and powered by Career Communications Group (CCG), STEM City USA will build upon the successful best practices and proven content of the Black Engineer of the Year and Women of Color in Technology conferences, both of which operated in digital twin environments 2020-2021. Experts in creating DIM experiences for audiences, STEM City USA is designed to provide additional content surrounding health, training, mentoring, and lifestyle support.
About Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG)
Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG) publications target students actively pursuing paths to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. CCG publications promote STEM as integral parts of global competitiveness and America’s advancement. Therefore, CCG magazines aim to reach, engage, and retain diverse readers as we expose them to job horizons, professional life, and forward-thinking role models in STEM fields. For more information on CCG, please visit www.ccgmag.com
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