The Rutgers University Center for Minority Serving Institutions announced Thursday that it canceled an upcoming virtual conference about registered apprenticeship programs as a result of President Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
“We were very excited to bring the HBCUs and Registered Apprenticeship Mini-Conference to you next week,” said an email sent to registered attendees. “Unfortunately, due to President Trump’s Executive Orders … we have been asked to cease all work under the auspices of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility HUB at Jobs for the Future, which the U.S. Department of Labor funds.”