African Americans Underrepresented In The Cybersecurity Field According to data from the United States Department of Labor which publishes the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 'Black or African-American' people make up only 3% of the information security analysts in the U.S. There's either a typo in the Bureau's figures -- or there's something wrong. BLS updates the employment numbers every other year, and their latest for the ten year period 2014-2024 were published on the BIS.gov website in December of 2015. BLS states information security analysts jobs are expected to grow 18% through 2024. The position is involved with combating hackers who break into [...]

The 50 Best Colleges for African Americans—in One Handy Chart BY KIM CLARK UPDATED: JULY 7, 2020 7:00 AM ET | ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: APRIL 12, 2016 No single college is best for everyone. So in addition to our annual list of more than 700 Best Colleges for Your Money, we also publish lists tailored to different kinds of students. Our Find Your Fit tool takes it a step further and lets you create a customized list of schools based on the factors that are most important to you. Recently Money collaborated with Essence magazine, another Time Inc. title, analyzing more than 1,500 [...]

How To Prepare For College — College Readiness Guide What does it mean to be ready for college? There are some important steps to take during high school. Here are 11 tips to help you to be prepared academically and personally for your college education. Start Planning for College Now! Take the Right High School Classes to Prepare for College Get Involved in Extracurricular Activities Keep an Extracurricular Record Get to Know your High School Guidance Counselor Build Relationships with Mentors Work on College Readiness Life Skills College Visits - Schedule a College Campus Tour College Entrance [...]