The Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) STEM Conference returns to Baltimore Feb. 12–14 to mark its 40th anniversary, bringing together students, professionals and industry leaders for networking, training and career opportunities. As workforce needs shift, organizers say this year’s conference will focus on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and cybersecurity.
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STEM City Metaverse opens brick-and-mortar location in Baltimore
The STEM City USA Baltimore Innovation Center has officially opened at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, marking a milestone in technology, workforce development, and community empowerment. With cutting-edge tools, national workforce pipelines, and digital-first learning initiatives, the center aims to transform local opportunities while serving as a scalable model for cities nationwide.
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39th BEYA Conference returns to Baltimore with focus on AI, skills and jobs
The 39th Annual BEYA Conference in Baltimore has opened, offering high school and college students, as well as corporate, government, military, business and industry employers, an opportunity to network and learn about career opportunities in STEM.
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Opinion: The cost of dividing our nation’s defenders
Tyrone D. Taborn, publisher and chairman of Career Communications Group, argues that the recent decision by military recruiters to withdraw from engineering conferences like the Black Engineer of the Year Awards sends a troubling message that the nation’s security is being undermined.
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PRESS ROOM: AFRO to host Juneteenth breakfast ‘Celebrating the Black Press’
The AFRO is hosting a breakfast to celebrate Juneteenth and honor leaders and institutions who have played a crucial role in preserving Black stories, including Dr. Ben Chavis, Dr. Thelma T. Daley, Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead, Bobby Henry Sr., and others.
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STEM City platform to host AFRO’s fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo
The AFRO’s fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo will be hosted on Career Communications Group’s metaverse platform, STEM City USA, to celebrate small business and provide access to resources for Black entrepreneurs.
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Career Communications Group appoints Alana Winns as chief content officer and editor in chief
Alana Winns has been appointed as the new chief content officer and editor in chief of Career Communications Group, where she will lead the charge in dismantling information silos and enhancing content strategy to boost viewer engagement and broaden media influence.
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Black Engineer of the Year Awards gifts Christmas Day scholarships to 5 students
By AFRO Staff Salihah Hurst, left, Moria Bowman, Hope Pag’an, Aryanna Wilson Pierce and Joy Pag’an were the recipients of $1,000 scholarships conferred by the Black Engineer of the Year Awards on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2023. (Courtesy Photos) Multiple scholars woke up to a surprise on Christmas Day 2023, courtesy of the Black Engineer […]