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Written By Bennett Leckrone An apprenticeship can offer students real-world experience and an affordable path to employment — and a new executive order is set to expand those programs in the federal government. President Joe Biden signed an executive order in early March that aims to create more registered apprenticeships in the federal government and promotes the hiring of students who participated in those programs. Registered apprenticeships “are a proven strategy to expand equitable training pathways to good-paying jobs, including union jobs,” a Biden administration fact sheet on the executive order reads. Bolstering registered apprenticeships has been a major workforce strategy for the Biden The post Biden Administration Expands Federal Registered Apprenticeships appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Seven University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students majoring in merchandising, textiles and design (MTD) recently attended the National Retail Federation (NRF) Student Program in New York City, Dr. Jane Opiri, assistant professor and MTD program coordinator in UAPB’s Department of Human Sciences, said. The NRF student program fosters opportunities to connect with some of the world’s largest retail brands. Participating students included freshmen Gabrielle Hightower and Briana Beckles, junior Kerrah Charles, seniors Lenae Warren-Switzer, Khameriah Clark and Havilland Ford, as well as December 2023 graduate Jaia James. They were accompanied The post UAPB Students Network with Industry Professionals at National Retail Federation Conference in New York City appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University will celebrate its founding while honoring 5,560 students for their academic efforts at the 2024 Founders’ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation. The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education will host this year’s Convocation on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). The founders of Prairie View – The Honorable Matthew Gaines and The Honorable William H. Holland, were Reconstruction Era legislators. Their initiatives led to the establishment of the Alta Vista Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth on August 14, 1876, The post PVAMU celebrates founders, more than 5,000 students with academic honors appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Texas Southern University The United States Air Force has selected Texas Southern University as a host site for its national program for aspiring pilots for the fourth year. The High School and Air Force Academy students are selected from thousands of applicants around the United States. Students are selected for this program based on grades, physical fitness, and an application exam. TSU’s Aviation Science Management Program facilitates this seven-week intensive flight training program as part of a contract with the Air Force. “Partnerships with the United States Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard are important measures to the The post TSU Aviation Partners with the Air Force JROTC to Host Flight Program for the Fourth Consecutive Year appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Bowie State University Newsroom Bowie State University students and faculty members will spend their spring break, March 17-23, participating in numerous activities in London, Panama and Atlanta that will broaden the students’ knowledge and increase their understanding of the places they visit. While in the capital of the United Kingdom, students will see BSU alum and Tony Award winner Myles Frost perform in MJ: The Musical at the Prince Edward Theater in London’s West End, visit Buckingham Palace and see the Crown Jewels. The tour is led by Dean George Acquaah, and two faculty of the College of The post Students Visit London, Panama and Atlanta for Alternative Spring Break appeared first on HBCU News.