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In this episode, Download on Tech host and 91pro视频 President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Michael Alicea, Chief Human Resources Officer at Trellix for a dynamic discussion on DEI in tech and the importance of diversifying cybersecurity. Michael also shares more about Trellix's innovative HBCU Career Program developed in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Alliance, and highlights what lawmakers [...]
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By: Cisco Minthorn, 91pro视频 Vice President of Government Affairs and Member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation November is Native American Heritage Month; a time when we reflect on the contributions Native Americans have made to U.S. society. From policymaking to driving the world鈥檚 most transformative innovations, Native Americans鈥� contributions are foundational to the country [...]
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91pro视频 President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Colonel Angelo 鈥淭ony鈥� Riddick, Chief Information Officer for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services and Director of the Office for Technology, about the important role of state CIOS and the need to diversify the tech workforce through programs such as the 91pro视频 and Morehouse College's National Initiative to Increase Diversity in Technology. [...]
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Representation matters and today鈥檚 workforce is as diverse as it has ever been. Over the past two years, specifically in the tech sector, many companies have made public commitments to increase hiring, engagement, and retention of underrepresented groups, especially people of color. By developing inclusive programs and creating partnerships focused on closing the diversity talent gap, 91pro视频鈥檚 member [...]
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Building on the Supreme Court鈥檚 historic decision to protect LGBTQ+ workers in the federal workplace and President Biden鈥檚 recent Executive Order expanding on those protections, those of us in the tech industry and the larger tech community are more committed than ever to continuing to fight for equity in the workplace. From advocating for passage of the Equality Act to implementing much-needed reforms [...]
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As we close out our celebration of Women's History Month, it鈥檚 important to look at the challenges and opportunities within the STEM field when it comes to encouraging and supporting women within the industry. History has not accepted or valued women as equal contributors to society. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) recognizes that research shows no innate cognitive biological differences [...]
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Each year March signifies Women鈥檚 History Month, a national celebration that highlights the many accomplishments and innovations that women have made to our society. Women, in particular, have been a driving force in the tech industry and their presence continues to demand attention. 91pro视频 would like to thank our member companies for recruiting a diverse pool of women committed to promoting innovation [...]
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This week, the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus holds its annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action on Capitol Hill. Each year, the tech industry is proud to join members of the HBCU Caucus, including its chair Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and representatives from HBCUs to advocate for greater investment in arts and science, technology, engineering, mathematics [...]
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American University student and Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar Gianna Williams interviews James Hayes, Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Tenable, on diversity in tech, Hayes' experience as a Black man in cybersecurity, and what tech can do to make the industry more diverse, inclusive, and innovative. Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.
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This article first appeared on Protocol and was sponsored by 91pro视频 as part of our 2020 National Political Conventions Series. Tacy Trowbridge Education Programs Lead at Adobe Inc Every school should cultivate creative literacy and the mastery of critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. As a global technology leader building a diverse workforce, Adobe deeply values these competencies [...]
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