TECH EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS, LEND ME YOUR EARS AND TIME! DO A VIRTUAL CHAT WITH MULTICULTURAL SCHOOL KIDS!!!

SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AMERICA!!!  

So, I, Lori A. Calbert, would like to invite you: If you are a tech sector executive or manager and would like to show your commitment to multi-culturalism by talking to a group of multi-cultural , inner city students who want to understand and learn about the tech sector and possibly become a part of this sector, then become a part of a program I started called Career and Tech Chat which is done through Google Hangouts, Skype, Facetime, etc. Please contact me at loricalbertforchange@gmail.com.  We've had so many exciting guests, leaders in their fields.  Please send me your company and contact info and let's see what we can do together to help change this world in a positive way.

Thank you,

Lori A. Calbert

Creator, lorisaccessiblegourmetandrecipes.blogspot.com

ECHOES FROM THE TECH WORLD - TIM COOK'S NEW LETTER THAT SUPPORTS WHAT I ALREADY KNEW

In December, I wrote about the diversity of the tech world and how much I enjoyed it.  The ability to see a multi-cultural and respected work force was so exciting!

So, it was nice to see that my beliefs were supported by a letter that Tim Cook wrote to his staff in reaction to President Trump's immigration policy that caused quite a stir at places like JFK Airport in New York.  Here's what his letter had to say:

Team,

In my conversations with officials here in Washington this week, I've made it clear that Apple believes deeply in the importance of immigration -- both to our company and to our nation's future. Apple would not exist without immigration, let alone thrive and innovate the way we do.

I've heard from many of you who are deeply concerned about the executive order issued yesterday restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. I share your concerns. It is not a policy we support.

There are employees at Apple who are directly affected by yesterday's immigration order. Our HR, Legal and Security teams are in contact with them, and Apple will do everything we can to support them. We’re providing resources on AppleWeb for anyone with questions or concerns about immigration policies. And we have reached out to the White House to explain the negative effect on our coworkers and our company.

As I've said many times, diversity makes our team stronger. And if there’s one thing I know about the people at Apple, it’s the depth of our empathy and support for one another. It’s as important now as it’s ever been, and it will not weaken one bit. I know I can count on all of you to make sure everyone at Apple feels welcome, respected and valued.

Apple is open. Open to everyone, no matter where they come from, which language they speak, who they love or how they worship. Our employees represent the finest talent in the world, and our team hails from every corner of the globe.

In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, "We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now."

Tim

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I hope the right people are listening!

 If you want to learn more about helping multi-cultural students learn about the tech world and you are an executive or manager, please read my next posting or contact me at loricalbertforchange@gmail.com.

Regards,

Lori A. Calbert