Upcoming Events & Opportunities!

By: U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. EPA Climate Change Recruitment Webinars for Students in STEM: Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 1PM ET (10AM PT)Interested in air and well-studied in the sciences? This event is for you! We’re seeking climate-minded students and recent grads to apply for dozens of openings across the nation. We’ll show you how to have a successful application and what opportunities we have available in real time! No pre-registration is required.Thursday, January 12 at 1PM ET (10AM PT): Click HERE to join


U.S. Department of EnergyJOIN DOE AND OTHER AGENCY LEADERS AS THEY DISCUSS THE LANDMARK BLUEPRINT TO DECARBONIZE AMERICA’S TRANSPORTATION SECTORJoin the departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency as they roll out the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. This landmark strategy lays the groundwork for removing all emissions from the transportation sector by 2050. Leadership from all four agencies will join transportation sector stakeholders for a roundtable at the TRB Annual Meeting on Jan. 10 from 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. to discuss the impact this Blueprint will have on the U.S. transportation sector.  The event is open to all registered participants of the TRB Annual Meeting. To register for the TRB Annual Meeting, visit https://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting/AnnualMeeting.aspx


NOW OPEN  L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Application.Each year, the program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories. The program has awarded 95 postdoctoral women scientists over $4 million in grants to advance their research and careers.  The L’Oréal USA FWIS Program is seeking five exceptional female scientists to advance their research and serve as role models for the next generation of girls in STEM. You could be awarded $60,000 to advance your career and research!  Applications will remain open until January 27, 2023 at 5 PM ETApplicationFact SheetFlyerFrequently Asked Questions  Candidates must have completed their PhD and have started their postdoctoral research position by the application deadline. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Interested in serving as a reviewer for the 2023 L’Oréal FWIS program? Please complete this brief interest formApply Now!


U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHHS Navigating Federal Employment WorkshopHuman Resources Executives at the US Department of Health and Human Services are sponsoring an interactive workshop for all faculty, staff, and students applying to career and internship opportunities with the federal government. During this workshop, participants will learn about HHS’s Pathways to Public Service internship program and how to best prepare for the application process. Professional tips will be given on creating and utilizing a USA Jobs account, drafting a federal resume, and interviewing for positions on the federal level.The primary focus of this effort is to communicate the mission of and career paths within the Department of Health and Human Services that will provide students and recent graduates with a rewarding position in public service geared toward their major.Pathways to Public Service Brochure: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/page/2022-09/ONC%20Pathways%20Brochure.pdf Visit our website: https://www.healthit.gov/topic/pathways-public-service-program-ptps

HRSA Webinar: Opportunities to Apply for a Federal Job – February 8

Please join the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for a special virtual event titled “HRSA Webinar: Opportunities to Apply for a Federal Job” on Thursday, February 8, from 3:00-4:00 PM ET. HRSA and the HIV/AIDS Bureau are dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diversified workforce, especially one that is inclusive of people with lived experience.

To support this effort, HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau, in partnership with HRSA’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) and Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion (OCRDI), invites members of our HIV community for an engaging event that highlights how to apply for federal job opportunities and provides guidance on overcoming challenges applicants face when seeking federal employment. This webinar will share tips on: 1) writing your federal résumé and applying for federal jobs at HRSA and 2) understanding federal hiring authorities.

This webinar is open to organizations serving the needs of people with HIV, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grant recipients and subrecipients, planning body/planning council members, national partner organizations, and people with lived experience.

Register to participate



U.S. Environment Protection AgencyU.S. EPA Climate Change Recruitment Webinars for Students in STEM: Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 1PM ET (10AM PT)Interested in air and well-studied in the sciences? This event is for you! We’re seeking climate-minded students and recent grads to apply for dozens of openings across the nation. We’ll show you how to have a successful application and what opportunities we have available in real time! No pre-registration is required.Thursday, January 12 at 1PM ET (10AM PT): Click HERE to joinView the Flyer here: Virtual Job Fair


Advisory Council on Historic PreservationIn the summer of 2022, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) partnered with USDA Forest Service’s Heritage Program and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities to bring anthropology students from HBCUs into the forest and introduce them to careers in the Heritage Program. Watch this video: https://youtu.be/M6fYjnv32JAPreserve the Past, build for the Future is a webinar series produced by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, an independent federal agency, designed to introduce college students to historic preservation and related fields. In 2023, the series will consist of five webinars. Register for all or individual webinars with one convenient link! We hope you will join us in the conversation.January 25, 2023 – 3 p.m. ET – Mobilizing Community Preservation. Join this webinar to hear about the experiences of leaders in this area, how to encourage volunteerism, and how to get started on preserving your own community’s heritage.February 22, 2023 – 3 p.m. ET — Saving Black History: Gullah-Geechee Islands. This webinar addresses the islands’ history, what is happening there now, and the work being done to preserve the culture.March 22, 2023 – 3 p.m. ET — Create a Future Through Careers in Historic Preservation. This webinar will focus on providing students and others interested in historic preservation and related fields with insight into the needs of the profession, as well as the skills they should have to move into these positions. Also, learn what steps you should take to become a part of the preservation community. April 26, 2023 – 3 p.m. ET — History Right on Your Campus: Preserving Historic HBCUs. This webinar talks about how HBCUs, communities, and advocacy groups are working together to preserve and restore these historic campus buildings and the significance of the buildings in the lives of students. May 24, 2023 – 3 p.m. ET — Hallowed Ground: Preserving Historic Black Churches. This webinar discusses the effort to preserve African American history through restoration of churches that were important in the Civil Rights movement and/or poignant to African American/American history. 


Blue Campaign: Virtual Human Trafficking Youth ForumJanuary is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month (HTPM), and U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign will be hosting a virtual Human Trafficking Youth Forum. The virtual forum will be held on January 31, 2023, via Goto Webinar from 10:00am–4:15pm EST.Caretakers and Adults who work with youth are invited to attend this webinar to hear from experts in the human trafficking and youth space. Featured speakers and panelists include representatives from U.S. Department of Justice, National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), National Human Trafficking Hotline – Polaris, Love 146, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Presentations and panel discussions will involve:Youth and online safetyOnline human trafficking case studyHuman trafficking trends and how they affect the youth populationCriminalization of youth victimsVictim Assistance ProgramAvailable resources for youth and individuals working with youthREGISTER HERE to join us on January 31, and we welcome you to share this event with other caretakers and adults working with youth in your organization and community. Note that registration is free yet required to attend this webinar, and additional details regarding agenda sessions will be distributed at a later time.


Howard University Spring 2023 RecruitmentFair 1: Howard University Spring 2023 All Majors On-site Job & Internship Fair, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm powered through HandshakeRegistration Open: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/38042/employer_preview?token=SVxrsx8Crn4xwCegu8BmXHLRJlonCjQ2TY76uk_GicCDeetXLh_lAQFair 2: Howard University Spring 2023 All Majors Virtual Job & Internship Fair, Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmhttps://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/38173/employer_preview?token=GsfAeJbsGq-KzXDt-WaOMExAsbrg9k5p3DjxR2eeYztkoRbB1MLcEwomqB4B76ApzIAkmsfTKA


U.S. Department of EnergyRegistration is Open! Join Us for DOE’s 2023 MBE Connect Summit!Have you registered to join DOE’s first-ever MBE Connect Summit?   You are receiving this message because you have signed up to receive information from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity Register for DOE’s 2023 MBE DOE Connect Summit! Registration is now open for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity’s 2023 MBE DOE Connect Summit. This event is geared toward minority business, minority serving institutions, non-profit organizations and Community Development Financial institutions within the energy sector. We hope to connect and build meaning relationships with DOE program offices and representative from various federal agencies. Here’s what you need to know: When: (In Person) February 23, 2023, 8am – 5pm, (Virtual) February 28, 2023, 8am – 5pm  Where: Forrestal Building, US Department of Energy – 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024/ Online Purpose: Minority Business Enterprises and higher education institutions will learn how to interface with DOE, the Federal family, Green Banks, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to discover where the industry and billions of dollars in funding opportunities are going.  Accessibility: Mirrored programing will be presented virtually on 2/28/23 via recorded sessions during the in-person conference.  Sessions will be translated to multiple languages.  This summit is free, and registration is requiredTo register for the virtual day, please click here.