Upcoming Virtual Events & Opportunities!

By: U.S. Department of Education

Human Trafficking 101: Protecting Yourself and the HBCU CommunityOn Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 1:00 PM EDT, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign invites HBCU faculty, staff, students, and alumni to join a webinar to learn how to recognize and respond to human trafficking in HBCU communities.This webinar is presented in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities to:Discuss how human trafficking can impact HBCU communities,Explain how the HBCU community is in a unique position to recognize human trafficking indicators and respond to possible cases, andIntroduce awareness and prevention resources that can be used in HBCU communities.Register here to join the webinar. Registration for this event is required. After registering, you will receive a calendar invitation containing information about joining the webinar.About Blue Campaign. Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and how to appropriately respond to possible cases. Blue Campaign works closely with DHS Components to develop general awareness trainings, as well as specific educational resources to help reduce victimization within vulnerable populations.Learn more at https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign or on FacebookInstagram, and Twitter.


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The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will rebuild crumbling roads and bridges, replace lead pipes, help provide high-speed internet to every family in America, and produce concrete results that change people’s lives for the better. By reaching communities across the country – including rural communities and historically underserved populations – these investments will position the United States to win the 21st century.

Purpose: A whole of government approach that provides information, professional development, and technical assistance to further educate communities on the components of the legislation and how the implementation will impact their lives.

How: Register Here for one or more of the sessions listed in the virtual schedule. Descriptions are available on the registration page. You may also see BIL Registration Schedule for more information!



Black Tech Policy Week Black Tech Policy Week is a free and live virtual gathering that places Black Lives at the epicenter of tech policy.  Housed at Stillman College in Alabama, and the only HBCU with a race and tech research center, #BlackTechFutures Research Institute works to build robust, sustainable Black tech ecosystems locally and nationally.Through its national network of city-based researchers and Black tech ecosystem builders, it examines the intersections of racial tech disparities and Black joy assets to create city-wide reports, strategic plans, and policy recommendations that strengthen Black tech ecosystems.The institute is sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation 2020 Open Knowledge Grant and housed Black Tech Policy Week, a signature event of the #BlackTechFutures Research Institute.  Black Tech Policy week offers attendees the opportunity to engage in thoughtful, provocative conversations about Black tech ecosystems and digital equity. Panel discussions will explore policies that amplify Black tech futures, Black digital entrepreneurship, funding and philanthropy, racial tech disparities in municipalities, and the emerging field of public interest technology, among other issues.Panels will be streamed live, for free, from 6:30-9 p.m. ET on April 25–29, 2022.    For registration, see the link below. https://www.blacktechfutures.com/black-tech-policy-week-2022/


U.S. Department of LaborFederal Opportunities and Resources Webinar! April 28, 2022 at 12 EST/11 CSTAre you a HBCU Student, Faculty Member or Parent? HBCU flier DOL.pdfTopics to be discussed:
• Federal Employment Opportunities
• Apprenticeships Opportunities and Benefits
• Veterans Programs and Services
• Participation in Employer-sponsored Health and Retirement Plans
• And more….Questions will be fielded from the audience! HBCU flier DOL.pdf


U.S. Department of EnergyNational Laboratories are Sharing Secrets!Don’t miss the Awareness, Interest, & Access technical assistance webinars with Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory and National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Lab staff will take you through the procedures and qualifications of getting involved, whether you are a student, small business, MBE, or MSI faculty. Now is your chance to get ONE-ON-ONE training with the energy experts!Register for free by clicking on the flyers below and check out the attached agendas!Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
National Endowment for the ArtsIntroduction to the Arts Public Funding Ecosystem, National Endowment for the Arts Webinar: Introduction to the Arts Public Funding EcosystemMay 04, 2022, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDTEvent registration hereLearn about the funding opportunities available for organizations at the federal, regional, state, and local levels of government. Please join NEA staff members and representatives from arts agencies across the country for an overview of grantmaking opportunities for organizations.Closed captioning will be available during this webinar. Should you need ASL or language interpretation accommodations, please e-mail events@arts.gov by Monday, April 25th.


U.S. Department of LaborOffice of Federal Contract Compliance ProgramsThe Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs one of the premier civil rights agencies in the Federal Government. For more than 50 years we have been on the front lines of protecting workers, promoting diversity, and enforcing the laws which require those who do business with the Federal Government – contractors and subcontractors – to take affirmative action and prohibit discrimination in employment.Administrative Officer, GS-0341-09Link to Apply – Closes: Thursday, April 28, 2022

U.S. Department of DefenseDoD STEM Opportunity Webinar, DoD STEM Presentation registration link: https://ed-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItceigrjIpGhSuxkb6KBpk5aHj2kFNv-4Time: May 4, 2022 03:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join ZoomGov Meetinghttps://ed-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1606180930“DoD STEM has opportunities at all levels; K-12, Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional and more!  You do not need to be affiliated with military service to participate.  The U.S. Department of Education and DoD STEM office are partnering through outreach webinars to explain the programs and how to participate.  Please join us on Wednesday May 4, 2022 at 3:00 pm est., to learn from the experts about their programs and how to participate.  See our attachment for registration and the participation Zoom link.  This session is open to our stakeholder leadership and management teams.”