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Celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month: Otis Boykin

With 28 patents, he is best knonwn for inventing multiple different electronic control devices in guided missiles, IBM computers, and in the pacemaker

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Celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month: Alicia Boler Davis

Began her career at General Motors, rising to the rank of executive vice president of global manufacturing in 2016. In 2019, she joined Amazon as senior vice president of global customer fulfillment.

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Celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month: Charles L. Reason

The first African American to teach at a predominantly white college, he was a pioneer in higher education and a principal at the Institute for Colored Youth.

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Celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month: George Washington Carver

An American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. He was one of the most prominent black scientists of theearly 20th century.

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Celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month: Madam C. J. Walker

An entrepreneur and philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records.

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Celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month: Lewis Howard Latimer

An inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars.

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Celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month: Kelly Miller

A mathematician and sociologist, he was the first Black graduate student in mathematics and a dean at Howard University, advocating for higher education access.

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Celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month: Granville T. Woods

A self-taught inventor and electrical engineer, he made m any contributions to trains, streetcars, and telephones. He was the first African American mechanical and electrical engineer after the Civil War.

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CLTCC Workforce Solutions January Newsletter

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the CLTCC Workforce Solutions Newsletter! I am Lindsay Green, Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Grant Development, and I am thrilled to introduce this monthly publication. Our goal is to keep you informed about the …

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7 Highest Paying Skilled Trades For Top Earning Potential

Are you looking for a career that offers high earning potential? Skilled trades are a great option, with most workers earning above average wages for their level of experience. In fact the top 7 highest paying skilled trades are all …

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Fairygodboss of the Week: Elizabeth Reinhardt

“Never back down in the face of adversity.” That’s a motto Elizabeth Reinhardt has carried with her in work and life. A first-generation college graduate who originally wanted to attend cosmetology school, she fell in love with marketing as an undergraduate …

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How to Professionally Quit a Job: What to Say and Do

Let’s be real—wanting to quit a job is completely normal. Whether you’re frustrated, burned out, bored, or just ready for something new, it’s a feeling many people have at some point. But the most important thing is knowing how to …

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First Job Interview? Here’s How to Get Ready and Stand Out

Your first job interview can feel like a big deal—and it is. It’s your chance to make a great first impression, land your first job, and start building valuable experience. But it can also be nerve-wracking. What will they ask? …

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How to Tailor Your Resume for Remote Jobs

As companies push employees back into the office, fully remote positions are becoming more competitive. More than matching your resume to each job description, you’ll want to show that you have what it takes to thrive in a remote work …

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