SM Diversity

10/06/2026

It’s a pretty good time to have a job — and a really bad time to be looking for one.

At 4.1%, the official unemployment rate is lower than its historical average of more than 5%, signaling a seemingly steady labor market.

Beneath the surface, however, are signs that it has lost some of its dynamism.

It’s reflected in current measures of long-term unemployment. The share of workers who’ve been out of a job for 27 weeks or longer now stands at 27%, the highest since 2015 outside of the Covid-19 pandemic. The median spell of unemployment lasts about 11 weeks, and the average is more than six months, suggesting rising levels of long periods of joblessness.

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10/04/2026

Hey everyone, I wanted to share a LinkedIn group I'm a part of.

It's been an amazing resource for me, and I'd love to see more people contribute to the conversation.

Join us and be a part of this amazing community.






LinkedIn Group:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13515593

10/03/2026

10/01/2026

Throwback to 2016 🎥

Thank you NAAAP, NSHMBA, Goodwill and all supporting partners and panelist.

09/28/2026

The new wage will start on January 1.

09/25/2026

2015 Throwback
Thank you for the support

Join us!
October 6th at 6pm
Seattle Goodwill Job Training Education Center

Website: http://www.smdiversity.com/naaap-and-nshmba-diversity-and-inclusion-event/

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-about-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-tickets-18596155602



National Society of Hispanic MBA (NSHMBA - Seattle) partners with the Seattle Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP - Seattle) for a Diversity and Inclusion event.

We will be highlighting a panel of speakers in a Q&A session that consist of Hiring Managers, Executives, Career Coaches, HR and Recruiting partners from various organization. In addition we will be spotlighting organizations and individual success stories, experiences, challenges, and impact.

09/23/2026

2016
Technology Access Foundation
SM Diversity

TAF creates STEM leaders.

This past May, TAF Academy senior Favour Orji performed her original oratory piece "Life As An Imposter" at the SM Diversity Hack of Diversity & Inclusion event, demanding the full attention of the crowd.

Favour was accepted into: UCLA, US Davis, UW Seattle Honors College, Smith College, Spelman College, Howard University, Rensselaer Polytech Institute, Rochester Insitute of Technology, Middlebury College, Fordham University, Whitworth University, Gonzaga University, and PLU.

She is attending University of Washington Honors College and plans to double major in either Bioengineering and Computer Science or Bioengineering and Business. WOW! Just, wow!

09/23/2026

The move comes just two months after Microsoft eliminated nearly 4,800 gaming and sales jobs, including 605 in Washington.