IN THIS ISSUE: the Diversity/Careers Readers’ Choice BEST DIVERSITY COMPANIES FOR 2008 reader survey results!
African Americans in government
Government agencies have a variety of critical needs for engineers and IT pros. The article looks at the careers of African Americans in government service.
Careers in consumer & retail technology
Companies that manufacture and sell products for a mass market have their own technical challenges; diversity in the technical ranks helps companies serve a diverse consumer base.
Jobs in the semiconductor industry
The need for special skills and an uncertain economy are just two influences on hiring in the semiconductor industry this year. Diverse techies talk about the jobs they’re doing and the industry’s challenges.
Professional & technical services consulting
Consulting jobs take a special mindset and extra effort to maintain a balance between personal and professional life. Several diverse consulting pros talk about their experiences.
Supplier diversity in the transportation industry
The nature of transportation infrastructure projects, and the special challenges of other segments of the industry, have held back the progress of supplier diversity. But forward-looking companies and energetic suppliers are making headway even so.
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Up & Coming: Conventions, job fairs and other events.
Supplier diversity: Minority and women entrepreneurs and the forward-looking corporations they work with
Diversity in Action: How technical companies and organizations are promoting workforce diversity, and supporting the diverse workforce they already have.
Managing: Technical women and minorities in management roles.
