Asian-Americans in the American Workforce

Read the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s report on trends and highlights on employment for Asian-Americans in the workforce.

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6 Ways Joining an Affinity Group Can Boost Your Career

Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.

Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Talking About Race at Work Starts with Showing Up. Here’s What Comes Next.

Learn how to navigate workplace conversation about race.

Read the full article from Fast Company.

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14 Black professionals share their advice for your career journey

“There’s nothing quite like receiving a job (or internship) offer. It’s almost always a moment filled with excitement, promise, and much-deserved celebration! But for Black new hires, especially those just taking the first steps in their career journey, such moments …

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Know Your Rights: Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin-Based Discrimination

“It is illegal discrimination if a person or a company intentionally treats you differently based on your race, ethnicity, or national origin. For example, a landlord violates the law if you apply to rent an apartment and are told that …

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Yes, You Must Talk About Race At Work: 3 Ways To Get Started

“Tough talks can be scary. The hardest part can simply be starting the conversation. Here are three ways to start the necessary and important work of talking about race at work…”

Read the full article from Forbes here.

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How this African-Born Financial Advisor Is Finding His Fulfillment Helping African-Americans Build Wealth

Read the story of Tobias (Toby) Hananda, who, after earning his MBA, began a meaningful career in finance and is using his work to make a difference for others!

Here’s a preview of the blog:

“There’s a report that I …

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Is an MBA worth it? A look into the finances –– and outcomes

“As the workforce becomes more and more competitive, obtaining an MBA is necessary now, more than ever, in the world of business. Joe Handy, President and CEO, National Black MBA Association, recently shared his thoughts on the value of the …

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Sustaining Conversations About Diversity and Inclusion at Work

“A renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace has shone a light on the importance of connecting with co-workers and creating a safe environment for open dialogue. And one way to proactively facilitate this dialogue is …

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Trust the Process and be Proactive

The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics features articles from students about their experiences. Read this article from Lorena Aceves about her experiences as a Hispanic student in college.

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