NSHP newsletter February 2008

NSHP Diversity Job Fair Comes to Houston, TX
On Thursday, February 28, 2008, NSHP will host the Houston Bilingual Professional Career Fair at the Westin Galleria from 10 am to 3 pm. With over 30 employers and exhibitors scheduled to attend, you won't want to miss out on this great opportunity to interview with top companies seeking diversity and bilingual candidates for hundreds of professional positions.

Bilingual Blogs and Their Influence on the Hispanic Vote
From California to New York, Hispanic bloggers are speaking up in ways that could influence Latino voters' decisions just as their votes are becoming more relevant in this year's presidential race. A prominent feature of these blogs is their ability to jump freely between Spanish and English.

Research Study Finds Immigration to Play Lead Role in Population Growth
A recent study conducted by the Pew Hispanic Research Center says the population of the United States will rise to 438 million in 2050, with 82% of the increase due to new immigrants arriving and their U.S.- born descendents. New projections show the nation's racial and ethnic mix will change markedly by mid-century with the Hispanic share of the population rising to 29%.

Hispanic Leadership Linked to Education
Hispanic purchasing power is $800 billion a year and growing by one billion dollars a week. Yet many challenges remain in higher education and an increasingly high-tech workplace. "Despite impressive growth, we lag in higher education participation," said ETS Senior Vice President Yvette Donado.

Lost in Translation: When Bad Hispanic Advertising Happens to Good Companies
Unfortunately, many companies miss the mark when advertising to Latinos because they simply don't understand or carefully consider cultural nuances when planning their outreach efforts. Hispanic marketing expert Juan Guillermo Tornoe shares some humorous - and some not-so-humorous - Hispanic advertising don'ts.

Executive Director - Houston, Texas
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other business-related field. Master's degree, CPA, or CMA required. Minimum of five (5) years management experience in financial control/reporting environment. Minimum five (5) years in management and supervisory capacities.

Manager Trainee - San Antonio, Texas
The Management Training Program (MTP) is designed to provide you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in management and outside professional sales. The Program includes structured on-the-job training, self-study modules, and classroom instruction at our Dallas training facility, as well as ongoing education throughout your career.

Airframe Process Engineer - Troy, Alabama
The preferred candidate will provide Airframe Process Engineering expertise at Sikorsky's helicopter Major Assembly manufacturing facility in Troy, AL. Responsibilities span from the design/development phase to the manufacturing/test phase.

Business Development Manager - Houston, Texas
The Business Development Manager is the Field Operations Technical Expert supporting regionally based Account Managers and Project Managers by providing strategic and tactical support in the opportunity to order process.

More Jobs from the Houston Career Fair

More Jobs from the NSHP Career Center

"Camaron que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente"
Translation: "A sleeping shrimp gets carried by the current"
This equates to the English saying: "If you snooze, you lose."
Thanks to BRI1231 for including this one!

We have been building our "Book of dichos" with all those wise or funny Spanish sayings that we have heard from our parents or grandparents. Take a look at all the ones we have already, and include the one that you remember the most!

Each month a new "dicho" will be selected for publication in our newsletter!

NSHP Houston Diversity Career Fair
February 28, 2008 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Westin Galleria, Houston, TX
Are you bilingual and live in the Houston area? Do you speak English and Spanish or Portuguese? Join us on February 28, 2008 for the NSHP Houston Bilingual Professional Job Fair. This is your opportunity to meet with top quality employers seeking diversity in bilingual, professional candidates like you!

SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference
March 10 - 12, 2008- Capitol Hilton, Washington, DC
The SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference serves to provide you with the information you need to stay informed about the latest legislative issues pending at the federal and state levels, as well as compliance and regulatory issues that affect how you conduct day-to-day HR business.

Linda Alvarado, was named one of the 25 Best Latinos in Business according to Hispanic Magazine. Linda is President of Alvarado Construction and is also a partner of a major league baseball team, the Colorado Rockies. Her community involvement includes support of initiatives to promote education among Latinos and helping women to develop business careers.
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.