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Hispanic Professional News
February 2006
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News Grants
to Improve English Language Skills in the Workplace
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced it will give five grants totaling more than $4.9 million to improve English language skills in the workplace. The grants will train approximately 4,400 individuals in California, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. The Truth and the Lies A thought-provoking rebuttal of claims often made by anti-immigration groups supporting the restriction of immigration into the United States, from Juan J. Miret. Puerto Ricans' blood pressure deaths higher Puerto Ricans have a higher death rate linked to high blood pressure than blacks, whites or other Hispanic Americans do, according to federal health researchers who analyzed specific U.S. Hispanic populations. EPA's Hispanic Web Site adds Hispanic environmental health page to site The EPA has announced a new Hispanic environmental health page on its Spanish Web site that discusses health and environmental issues associated with asthma, mold, and indoor carbon monoxide. The portal is part of the agency's continuing expansion of outreach to the Hispanic community. Scholarships for Minority and Hispanic Students Money for higher education is available for Hispanic students. Be sure to check NSHP's scholarship section for the newest listings of available programs. Recent scholarships posted include programs from Provident Bank, ALPFA and Sallie Mae. Featured
Jobs
Bilingual Mass
Merchandise Marketing Manager - New York, New York, United States
Penguin Group (USA) has an exciting opportunity for a Mass Merchandise Marketing Manager in the Young Readers Marketing department. Will act as a liaison with outside licensors for licensed properties, including movie and TV tie-ins. Will work with Sales to secure promotions on the account level at major mass merchandise accounts. Will also develop relationships with marketing contacts at accounts and propose all marketing initiatives for the mass merchandise brands. Manager of Diversity Initiatives - Eighty-Four, Pennsylvania, United States This position is responsible for the development and growth of a company-wide diversity program for the largest privately held building materials supplier to professional contractors in the country. This individual promotes company as an employer of choice within all communities and reaches out to potential diversity applicants. The goal of this position is to provide a diverse pool of candidates, representing all backgrounds, to make company as successful as possible in all markets. Director of Project Management - Bronx, New York, United States The Director of Project Management will become a leader within PHI's management team, helping to strengthen PHI as a 'learning organization.' She or he will assist PHI's other managers in the execution of all key programs, ensuring that our activities result in the greatest possible benefit to our two core constituencies: direct-care workers and the long-term care consumers they serve. More Great Careers NSHP Local
Committees
NSHP
in your City
Would you like to connect with other Hispanic professionals in your vicinity? Why not start a local NSHP group? It's as easy as finding 6 interested people and following 6 simple steps. We'll even help you get started! Learn how to form your own Local NSHP Committee Events
The HireHispanic.com Web Site Challenge
Entry Deadline: March 15, 2006 Prizes: $1,000 First Place and $500 Second Place ($USD) Think you have what it takes to create and market a world-class Web site related to the Hispanic niche? This competition is looking for the most creative content and marketing ideas from students and professionals around the world. Contestants will create a Web site concept for the domain HireHispanic.com, including a marketing plan to launch the new site, increase brand awareness and develop traffic. Are you up to the challenge? More Contest Information and How to Enter. National Latino Education
Summit Leaders
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more about Hispanic leaders here.
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The mission of the
National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP) is to empower Hispanic
professionals with information and connections. Our vision is a well-informed
and connected community that promotes Hispanic employment and advancement
in Corporate America. NSHP is a Florida based private non-profit organization.
We're currently looking for select corporate partners to join us as
Founding Sponsors. Interested parties, please write
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