$25 Million National Program Supports Programming, Re-skilling, and Upskilling for Students of Color; Includes Partnerships with Major Employers and The Aspen Institute Baltimore, MD — Morgan State University and Bank of America today announced a new $1 million jobs initiative partnership to help students of color successfully complete the education
COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel HBCUs in South Carolina could face potential financial crisis amid COVID-19 pandemic Howard University Hospital Boosts Capacity to Meet Expected COVID-19 Surge in D.C. Delaware State University Meharry Medical College Enters Global Race for an Antiviral Drug to Treat COVID-19
While Congress deliberates the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, some states have moved forward with laws that shield certain businesses from coronavirus-related liability. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and other Republican lawmakers have made liability immunity a priority as more businesses reopen. “The Senate majority
Resource Management) and Oxford Economics puts a price on the economic pain inflicted by COVID-19, as U.S. workers have lost an estimated $1.3 trillion—roughly $8,900 per worker. Notably, 20 percent of this loss represents earnings of those who remain employed, suggesting job-losses alone are an
By Lizna Odhwani Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Norfolk, Va. During this time when our physical offices are closed to the public, you may wonder, “How can I get help from Social Security without visiting an office?” You can find the answer at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices, which links you to
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2020—New research released today by SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) warns the state of small business could go from bad to worse, as 52 percent expect to be out of business within six months. The survey examining the impact of
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2020—New research released today by SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) warns the state of small business could go from bad to worse, as 52 percent expect to be out of business within six months. The survey examining the impact of
Glen Allen, VA – According to a joint statement by Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will resume accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on Monday, April 27 at 10:30AM from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. This timing will
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Jackson State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is providing technical assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic disaster. Rickey Jones, director of the SBDC said, “Our center is a Small Business Administration resource partner purposed to providing assistance
By Society of Human Resources Management ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 1, 2020 — Half of America’s small businesses can’t afford to pay employees for a full month under the current economic lockdown meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. This is according to new surveys
