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Payroll Employment Rises by 22,000 in August

POSTED ON Sep 05, 2025

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has published the Employment Situation summary, which presents data from the previous month. According to the report, in August, the labor force participation rate remained steady at 62.3%, while the employment-population

The first Mexican-born woman to reach the edge of space is set for future flights

POSTED ON Sep 05, 2025

Axiom Space, which plans to develop space infrastructure to support exploration, announced that Katya Echazarreta has signed a Seat Reservation Agreement for a future human spaceflight. According to the press release, this mission aims to showcase the potential

20th anniversary of Workforce Development Month

POSTED ON Sep 04, 2025

September is a particularly special month, as it marks the 20th anniversary of Workforce Development Month, an initiative launched by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals in 2005. This year, many organizations are celebrating the prog

Internships and Apprenticeships available

POSTED ON Sep 04, 2025

Blue Origin has announced that applications are now open for its summer 2026 internships and early career opportunities, including full-time positions. Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are encouraged to apply. These intern

Blending cultural knowledge with tech, inspiring STEM that is rooted in tradition

POSTED ON Sep 03, 2025

The 2025 World Water Week conference commenced on August 24 with a session focused on the application of artificial intelligence (AI). Participants expressed on social media that AI is an excellent tool to complement human efforts. Particularly for those

697 Students received $1,000 to $15,000 Scholarships in 2024

POSTED ON Sep 03, 2025

Last week, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities announced that in 2024, 697 students received academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. HACU expressed that they are inspired by last year's achievements, which were made possible by th

AI for Organizations Grand Challenge: Submit Your Boldest Ideas

POSTED ON Sep 02, 2025

The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Google DeepMind have announced the AI for Organizations Grand Challenge, a new competition designed to help scholars support organizations in embracing the era of AI. University researchers h

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week is almost here!

POSTED ON Sep 02, 2025

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) announced that National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week will be observed from September 8 -14. Last year, HACU shared on social media that there are 234 two-year public institutions and 178 f

AI continues to revolutionize the workplace

POSTED ON Sep 01, 2025

On social media, many posts emphasize the significance of Labor Day as the end of summer and celebrate the value of work. Littler's Workplace Policy Institute also released its 2025 Labor Day Report. According to the institute's eighth annual report, Art

Internships and Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamps

POSTED ON Sep 01, 2025

This summer, over 170 students completed paid internships at more than 75 sites, developing skills, advancing their goals, and supporting communities through LaGuardia Community College's Center for Career and Professional Development. A Hispanic-Serving Institu

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