All active-duty U.S. Coast Guard members have been encouraged to get involved with diversity activities "to help support the actions needed to improve our service" after RAND findings. Keep Reading
IMO's Women in Maritime programme has been running for more than 30 years, supporting women in both shore-based and sea-going roles. Keep Reading
The Lt. General Julius Becton Jr. Scholarship Program was developed in recognition of Lt. General Julius Becton Jr's accomplishment as the first minority to serve as FEMA Director from 1985 to 1989. Keep Reading
The percentage of minorities in the IC workforce ticked up half a percentage point from FY 2019 to 27 percent in FY 2020, while the number of women in the IC, which showed improvement in FY 2018 and FY 2019, held steady at 39.3 percent in FY 2020. Keep Reading
Criswell tells Congress that supply chain security is a priority along with equity and inclusion for disaster survivors and staff. Keep Reading
"If there are good old boy networks... then I want to bust them up," commandant tells Congress. Keep Reading
"We cannot be shy about asking the equity question," administrator tells hurricane conference. "It is a fact that disasters exacerbate pre-existing inequities that already existed before these events occur." Keep Reading
President tells graduates that "with this generation of graduates of new ensigns in the United States Coast Guard who have volunteered to serve our country, I’ve never been more optimistic about our future." Keep Reading
McMillion has served for several years as the chair of the Black Affairs Diversity Committee, which helps the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to advance objectives that affect African American employees and enhance minority recruitment, employment, and retention at FBI. Keep Reading
McCormick has been an active and ardent Auxiliarist since enrolling in February of 2009. He has served in several elected and appointed offices at flotilla, division, and district levels including District Captain and Assistant District Staff Officer for Human Resources. Keep Reading
The first sprint will focus on fight against ransomware, which DHS secretary said "now poses a national security threat." Keep Reading
These dedicated women are able to translate their interest in STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and math – into projects that save lives, protect the environment and critical resources, and keep the homeland secure. Keep Reading
California State Firefighters’ Association (CSFA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Firefighter’s ABCs as we work collaboratively toward a more diverse fire service in California and nationwide. Keep Reading
This important message aligns with the various activities undertaken by IMO over the years to make the maritime sector more gender inclusive and to enhance the contribution of women as key maritime stakeholders. Keep Reading
The distinction recognizes outstanding individuals who advance diversity, education, economics and health in communities with large under-represented populations. Keep Reading
In pursuit of its goal to remain an employer of choice, the Department opened its Access Center in December 2020, a state-of-the-art facility that provides cutting-edge assistive technology solutions to Department employees with disabilities. Keep Reading
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will sponsor a number of women from developing countries to follow a new maritime leadership programme, as part of the Organization's ongoing work to support gender diversity in the maritime sector. Keep Reading
Chatman joined SAIC in 2011 and most recently was the senior director of Capture Strategy and Business Development for the company’s civilian markets portfolio. Keep Reading
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which takes place each October, CIA is hosting events to celebrate the contributions of our officers with disabilities and to help all officers better understand the experiences of their colleagues with disabilities. Keep Reading
While for decades the Coast Guard has permitted women to serve in every job – from aviator to captain of a ship to boarding officer, there are roles in the service that have remained predominately filled by men. Keep Reading