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From kindergarten to 12th grade, Will Thomas never had a black male teacher and only once had a black female teacher. “I felt like we weren’t represented in the classroom, and it bothered me throughout my school experience,†says Thomas, referring to his years growing up in Ellenville, New York, a relatively diverse community.
The Department of Education, the City University of New York (CUNY) and IBM partnered to open, P-TECH an innovative New York City high school where students are educated an additional two years from grade 9 through 14. The focus is on getting minority students prepared for joining the STEM sector of the workforce.
Our 20/20 Vision Forum: Job Creation and Career Opportunities in the Next Economy, one of a series of such events presented by BLACK ENTERPRISE in partnership with Walmart, was designed to bring together the best minds to conjure up constructive options to put a dent in short-term unemployment and propel long-term career advancement for African Americans.
Mobile broadband USB sticks used to be staples of the business traveler’s gear bag. But these days you’re more likely to see a mobile hotspot on your local carrier’s shelves.
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox gives a breakdown of the numbers and the issues
