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Hispanic Professional News
March 2006

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NSHP Announcements

National Society for Hispanic Professionals Career Fairs

You're invited to attend an NSHP career fair in your area!

NSHP is proud to announce our inaugural career fair events designed specifically to assist Latinos with their career development goals.

Premier companies including Verizon, Liberty Mutual, Textron Financial, Harrah's Laughlin and many more will be in attendance. You'll be meeting face-to-face with these top employers who are explicitly interested in your multicultural and/or language skills, so please dress in professional attire, bring plenty of resumes and be prepared for an interview!

Admission is free, and you don't have to be an NSHP member to attend so be sure to spread the word to other Latino / bilingual professional job seekers!


Are you a company interested in attending? Click here.

News
Asleep at the Wheel
An American of Mexican heritage gives his opinion on the immigration issues facing the US: "...we, the citizens of the United States, will not tolerate illegal immigrants telling us how they will or will not obey our laws." Read his thought-provoking commentary and add your response to this ongoing debate.

Thousands in Phoenix at Immigration Rally
Thousands of immigrant rights supporters filled a major Phoenix thoroughfare Friday morning as they marched toward the office of U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl calling for a more humane reform of immigration laws.

Growth of Hispanic-Owned Businesses Triples the National Average
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses grew 31 percent between 1997 and 2002 - three times the national average for all businesses - according to a new report, Survey of Business Owners: Hispanic-Owned Firms: 2002, released on March 21 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

An Interview with Diana Johnson of Texas Instruments
In an exclusive interview with NSHP, Texas Instruments' "Manager of World Exploration in Search of Great Talent" discusses the value of a diverse workforce and the challenges of recruiting minority candidates.

How Do I Teach My Child to Be Bilingual?
Speech-Language Pathologist Eugene O'Reilly, M.A., C.C.C.-SLP, shares his insight into how children simultaneously and naturally learn to use two languages.

Featured Jobs
Chief Financial Officer - Irving, Texas, United States
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) is a fast-growth, non-profit membership association with the mission of fostering Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. Reporting to NSHMBA's Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer will lead a team of 3-4 accounting/finance professionals in the management of the Association's Financial and Accounting systems, and will set and direct the overall accounting, tax and finance strategy for NSHMBA.

Assistant Technical Director - Miami, Florida, United States
Miami Performing Arts Center, opening in fall 2006, will be a principal Miami venue for four resident companies, for a variety of South Florida arts organization, and for the finest popular and classical performers from around the world. The Assistant Technical Director working closely with the Technical and Production staff will oversee and maintain the equipment and facilities of all stage equipment and the supervision of union/non-union technical crews while insuring the highest production qualify for all events at the Center.

Accountant - Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States
Microfinance International Corporation seeks a proactive accountant to conduct day-to-day accounting entries, bank account reconciliation, online banking operations, and cash management operations. Produce managerial financial reports, branch/department business performance analysis, and communicate with bank's/company's retail branches to progressively improve operational quality.

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Recommended Reading
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Cómo conseguir trabajo en los Estados Unidos
by Mariela Dabbah

Mariela Dabbah faced many of the same fears and uncertainties that thousands of new Latino immigrants encounter when starting a life in the United States. Her book, "Cómo Conseguir Trabajo," addresses the fears and questions related to a job search, interviewing and methods for finding a job. Dabbah's book also talks about how to understand what the language barrier means and how Latino immigrants can use their strengths as an advantage. The book is available in Spanish.

Get Cómo conseguir trabajo en los Estados Unidos

NSHP Local Committees
Local Chapter in New York City (Manhattan)
A new local committee in Manhattan is in the planning stages, and now is the time to get involved! Be sure to express your interest in attending an introduction meeting to get the ball rolling.
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Local Chapter in San Antonio, Texas
Join other NSHP members in Texas working to establish a dynamic local committee in San Antonio. If you would like to participate, click the link below for more details.
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Events

Hispanic Communications: Nuevos Horizontes
April 8, 2006, 9 am to 1:30 pm - St. Thomas University, Miami, FL
The St. Thomas University Masters in Communication Arts program will hold a debate on the future of Hispanic Communications. Panelists will analyze alternative venues for Hispanic journalism and public debate, new perspectives on Hispanic marketing and professional opportunities in Hispanic media. The event is free and open to the public.
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LATINA Style Business Series
April 21, 2006, 8 am to 4 pm - Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego California
A unique one-day business development conference that seeks to empower Latina professionals and business owners by bringing them together with key corporations and agencies. The event includes exhibits and expert presenters from sponsors American Airlines, McDonald's, Principal Financial, State Farm, US Bank, Wachovia, and Wal-Mart.
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Leaders
  • Dr. Raúl Perea-Henze, a public health expert, was honored by The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) with the Hispanic Health Leadership Award during its tenth annual conference on March 26, 2006.


  • Joe Echevarria, deputy managing partner of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, was appointed to the national corporate advisory board of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA).


Read more about Hispanic leaders here.
Do you know someone who should be listed as a leader? Let us know!
Forum topics: voice your opinion at our forums!
  • Latino support of Immigration Controls
    A Latina graduate student working on an academic paper would like to hear from Latinos who support immigration controls. Share your thoughts on how immigration control should be handled.
Discuss this and other timely topics in our forums -- Register or login to post now!
 
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 to us.
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