NSHP newsletter

Competitive Disadvantage: Immigration Policy and Skilled Workers
Is the lack of visas and green cards for skilled workers threatening American competitiveness? An NSHP member argues the case for accepting any skilled immigrant worker with a legitimate job offer from a US employer.

Latinos enlisting in record numbers
While a majority of Latinos believe that US troops in Iraq should come home as soon as possible, according to Pew Hispanic Center research, enlistment of Latinos has steadily risen in the past decade.

Poll: Bush losing Hispanic support
Hispanic voters, many of whom responded favorably to President Bush's 2004 campaign appeals emphasizing patriotism, family and religious values in Spanish-language media, are turning away from the administration on immigration.

Breast Cancer Awareness Among Hispanics
The Coalition of Hispanic Women Against Cancer is working to raise awareness about breast cancer in the Hispanic community through education, culturally sensitive screening and mobile mammography.

Financial & Accounting Services Manager - Los Angeles, California, United States
The Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP is currently seeking an experienced Financial and Accounting Services Manager. This position is responsible for ensuring that the Financial and Accounting Department provides quality support services to the firm's attorneys, senior managers and support staff. It requires a high degree of independent judgment, personal integrity, and discretion.

Project Manager, Market Development - Baltimore, Maryland, United States
The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and execution of key market development initiatives to support the business goals of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Requirements include: Bachelor's degree; Skills in market research and analysis, strategic planning, marketing communications and program development; 7-10 years experience in product line marketing.

Bilingual Hydrogeologist - Southwestern US, Colorado, United States
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 8 years of experience with the technical aspects of environmental site characterization, risk-based approaches to environmental remediation, and remediation technologies, plus have a thorough understanding of the USEPA's human health risk evaluation process, and the fate and transport of chemicals in soil and groundwater. Position requires a BA/BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or Engineering, or Chemistry. Candidate must be bilingual and proficient in technical writing in Spanish.

More Great Careers

National Society for Hispanic Professionals Career Fairs
• June 15, 2006, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Cobb Galleria Center, Atlanta, GA - [Pre-register now]
• June 22, 2006, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA - [Pre-register now]
• August 24, 2006, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston, TX - [Pre-register now]

NSHP is proud to announce our inaugural career fair events designed specifically to assist Latinos with their career development goals. Premier companies including Verizon, Toyota, 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!

More Upcoming Events

Cecilia K. Ortiz de Sanchez has been appointed as Deputy Manager of the Denver Office of Economic Development.

Hector V. Barreto has been selected as the National Chairman for the Hispanic advocacy organization The Latino Coalition. Mr. Barreto served as administrator of the Small Business Administration since 2001.

Read more about Hispanic leaders here.
Do you know someone who should be listed as a leader? Let us know!

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.