by Raul Santa | Jun 17, 2020 | News & Updates
SER National Statement
Supreme Court Ruling
Our nation started out this week with something different for 2020 – good news.The Supreme Court has affirmed that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects the LGBTQ+ community. The ruling was written by one of the court’s most conservative judges and passed 6 to 3. Opposite sides of the political spectrum confirmed that yes, our current laws do indeed protect gay and transgender workers from workplace discrimination including being fired, disciplined, or turned down from a job based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.
SER National celebrates this ruling based on humanity, justice and truth. Just what we need right now.
SER National’s vision is “to enable the Hispanic community and other underserved populations, to fully participate in the socio-economic mainstream, achieving equal access and parity in all aspects of American society.” We have been doing the work for decades because we believe that nothing is more valuable in the U.S. than its people – all of its people.
The lights have been turned up on the U.S., acknowledging the real landscape of inequity and injustice. But the harsh truth has driven diverse people with different perspectives to come together and say, this hatred and division and inequality is not who we want to be anymore. We will stand up for who have been maligned and unprotected so that we all have a place at the table.Something is happening.
Something is stirring in the minds and hearts of Americans from all walks of life. I believe there is still hope for our country to right our wrongs and truly embrace freedom for all. Let us rejoice in this landmark ruling finally bringing basic civil rights to our LGBTQ+ friends.
Let us celebrate and hold on to the hope it inspires. And let us stand alongside one another and do the hard work to bring more good news to 2020.
Ignacio Salazar
President and CEO
SER Job for Progress National, Inc.
by Raul Santa | Jun 5, 2020 | News & Updates
In response to the incessant plague of racism and social injustice in our country, SER National shouts to the world that Black Lives Matter. George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor matter. To our African American employees, clients, friends, neighbors and allies – SER is listening. We are watching. We have seen the injustices you have had to bear for far too long.
SER condemns all forms of racism with more than our words. We commit to do our part in fixing what is broken and speaking for those that have been silenced. SER’s vision is “to enable the Hispanic community and other underserved populations, to fully participate in the socio-economic mainstream, achieving equal access and parity in all aspects of American society.” We strive for equality, fight on behalf of the minority populations in this country, and empower them to be their best selves. And yet, racial injustice remains.
We know there is still much for us to learn. SER commits to serving and meeting the needs of the underserved, and we pledge to listen and learn from populations that are treated with anything less than dignity. We will use our combined pain, sorrow, fear and righteous rage for true action that supports and honors the undeniable value of the Black community.
Our nation’s pledge boldly makes the claim that we are one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. It’s time we held ourselves and our leaders to this standard.
At SER, we raise our voice to join yours as one unified community. We will not be silent and will not rest until this country can not only say but live out the truth that Black Lives Matter.
Ignacio Salazar
President and CEO
SER Job for Progress National, Inc.
by Raul Santa | Apr 23, 2020 | News & Updates
Please feel free to share the opportunity to apply for the Fall 2020 White House Internship Program with the students across your communities and networks.
Fall 2020 White House Internship Program Application Deadline: Friday, May 1st by 11:59 p.m. EDT
The Fall 2020 White House Internship Program application is now open (Link to application:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/internships/apply/).
The application portal will remain open until 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, May 1, 2020.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The Fall 2020 White House Internship Program term runs from Wednesday, September 16 to
Friday, December 11, 2020. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the internship
program start date and must be able to commit to the full internship term to be eligible.
Additionally, applicants must be United States citizens and meet at least one of the following
criteria to apply:
– Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community
college, or university (two-to-four year institution) and have completed two semesters prior to
the internship start date.
– Have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community
college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the internship
program start date.
– Are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its
equivalent and has served on active duty—for any length of time—in the two years preceding the
internship program start date.
The White House Internship Program is highly competitive. Applicants are selected based on
their demonstrated commitment to public service, leadership in the community, and commitment
to the Trump Administration. Questions about the White House Internship Program application
can be directed to intern_application@who.eop.gov. More information, including details about
placements in the White House Internship Program and a list of frequently asked questions, can
be found on the White House website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/internships.
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by Raul Santa | Mar 21, 2020 | News & Updates
English
Comcast Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Response to Help Keep Americans Connected to the Internet
https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
Español
Comcast Responde Al Covid-19 Con Una Iniciativa Integral Que Ayudará A Los Norteamericanos A Mantenerse Conectados A Internet
https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/comcast-responde-al-covid-19-norteamericanos-conectados-a-internet
by Raul Santa | Mar 16, 2020 | News & Updates
Charter Communications Press Statement
Beginning Monday, March 16, Charter commits to the following for 60 days:
- Charter has significantly expanded access to high speed broadband for households that include K-12 and college students and is working with school districts and public libraries on remote learning opportunities.
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- Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband at any service level up to 100 Mbps and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription. Installation fees will be waived for new student households. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395.
- Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely. Spectrum does not have data caps or hidden fees.
o Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use.
- Additionally, Charter will continue to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, our high speed, low cost broadband program for eligible low-income households.
- Charter will not terminate service and will waive late fees for residential or small business customers who face difficult economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic and will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use. These efforts are coordinated with the FCC and other connectivity providers through the Keep Americans Connected pledge.
As the country works collaboratively to contain this pandemic, broadband internet access will be increasingly essential to ensuring that people across the country are able to learn and work remotely, that businesses can continue to serve customers, and that Americans stay connected and engaged with family and friends. Charter’s advanced communications network will ensure our more than 29 million customers – including government offices and agencies, first responders, health care providers and facilities, and businesses – across 41 states maintain the connectivity they rely on.
Charter is working closely with federal, state, and local governments officials, community leaders, and alongside others in the industry to ensure we are meeting needs, sharing appropriate information, staying abreast of developments, and maintaining the appropriate access to geographies that may be operating under a state of emergency.
The network is built to sustain maximum capacity during peak usage which is typically in the evenings, so a surge during the day would be well within the network’s capabilities to manage. Charter will continue to closely monitor this dynamic situation, and is well-prepared to continue delivering reliable connectivity. Charter has extensive business and workforce continuity plans in place that will be adjusted as needed to best serve all our customers and employees.
by Raul Santa | Mar 16, 2020 | News & Updates, Press Release
