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Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Hosted the National Chambers of Commerce Leaders Roundtable

U.S. Department of Commerce

The conversation addressed critical opportunities on issues ranging from workforce development to access to data and innovation. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves and Acting Under Secretary Eric Morrissette from the Minority Business Development Agency provided remarks.

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Women in STEM: Representation Matters

U.S. Department of Commerce

According to the National Science Foundation , the STEM workforce increased by 20% in the decade ending in 2021. To do that, we must bring more women and people of color into the workforce. This is changing as women increasingly enter STEM fields., And women are a big part of this equation. Representation matters.

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Connecting Neighbors to High-Speed Internet Service in Rural Texas

U.S. Department of Commerce

Work-based learning opportunities allow participants to develop skills that employers value but may be hard to learn in a classroom. Preparing for that workforce demand will look different for each state and territory, but understanding the workforce needs of local Internet service providers is critical.

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Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

U.S. Department of Commerce

It’s also reflected by the training and career development programs run by Commerce, all of which promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Secretary Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Graves know that a diverse workforce is a successful workforce. Tags Native American Heritage Month

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U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints First Counselor for Equity

U.S. Department of Commerce

Hernandez most recently served as a trusted counselor for StartUP FIU, Florida International University’s dedicated innovation hub, where she advised the unit’s economic development program and put innovative frameworks in place to ensure the organization’s reach extended to all South Florida communities.

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Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Touts Benefits of Studying Abroad at Biden Institute

U.S. Department of Commerce

Secretary Raimondo stressed the need for more international scholars to help strengthen America’s global competitiveness, bolster America’s technological leadership, build a diverse workforce, and assist students in finding a job after graduation. Raimondo Tags Secretary Gina Raimondo Workforce Development

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DEIA: Reflecting Back on 2023 and Looking Ahead to What’s Next

U.S. Department of Commerce

Tags Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) The Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and DOC Equity (DEIA) Council are committed to ensuring that the Commerce Department fosters a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and organizations are supported.