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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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Why Latinas Need to Embrace AI with Latinas in Tech Interim CEO, Nikki Barua

Listen to the First Gen Coach interview Nikki Barua, Interim CEO of Latinas in Tech! Nikki is a first generation immigrant and shares her journey of navigating the corporate sector, taking many career pivots, and eventually walking away at the …

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The Different Types of Medical Careers – and Which One is Right for You

Introduction: Careers in Medicine

So, you’re interested in pursuing a medical degree! Whether you’re drawn to the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine, the intricacies of surgical procedures, the continuous care provided in family practice, or something else entirely, the medical …

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How to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Your resume should tell the story of your impact—not just list your responsibilities. In this episode, I break down how to make your resume stand out by focusing on what you’ve actually achieved. I introduce a simple yet powerful framework—activities, …

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Industries expected to hire the most construction and skilled labor workers in 2025

As is the case with many industries, the hiring demand for those in construction and skilled labor trades ebbs and flows. It is strong in some years and in some markets, weak in others. But what do experts foresee happening …

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