Check out the new “The Futuro” initiative by Univision (video below). A great 3 year strategy aimed at improving academic achievement among Latino K-12 students. Press release via Hispanic PR Blog. The multi-platform, multi-million dollar three-year national education initiative aims to improve academic achievement among K-12 Hispanic students with a specific focus on increasing rates of high school graduation, college…
Craving Latino rock music this morning, I came across AltLatino via NPR. The website is an incredible resource for Latino music – but it’s also much more. I spent a couple hours this morning listening to a few podcasts and listening to a different wave of Latino music. I was fascinated by the cross-cultural aspects of…
If you’re interested in building relationships with Latinos online, I suggest you pick a copy of Latino Link: Building Brands Online with Hispanic Communities and Content by Joe Kutchera. I’ve put together a video book review below. Joe’s book should be part of your “reaching Latinos online” reference library since it covers many of the…
A fantastic piece on State University of New York at Stony Brook and their Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). It’s a three part program that leads to 65% graduation rate for Latino students. An impressive number given colleges in general graduate about 40% of Latino college students. Take a look – you’ll be impressed with the…
Luxottica Retail North America sponsored a professional networking event yesterday focused on multiculturalism and diversity. The company provided us with an overview of its business, the One Sight Foundation, and diversity efforts. An impressive global organization that incorporates inclusion and diversity into its organizational culture. Very impressive. The event was organized by Luxottica’s Multicultural Team –…
Mary Gentile, director of business curriculum at Babson College, discusses the topic of values in the workplace. An interesting video (via McKinsey) regarding ethics and today’s business environment. The video provides excellent advice to new college graduates as well as senior executives. The question becomes essentially, when is it a good time to be ethical?…
Do you work to earn a living? Or do you love what you do so much that you’d do it for free? If you work to earn a living, how would your life change if you loved your work instead? We’ve all participated in those retreats or workshops on how to be more successful. I…
Untitled from Miguel A. Corona on Vimeo. Some organizations that are doing their part this Summer to help develop Hispanic the Hispanic leaders and talent of the future. Watch the video, the list will make a bit more sense. : ) Colleges and Universities Here is a short list of colleges and universities that are…
Hispanic Talent Memo marks its One Year Anniversary on July 11th. It’s hard to beleive I’ve been at it for a year! I’m so humbled by many of you that have reached out to me over the last 12 months, especially during my medical issues earlier this Spring. Your kindness and support were very much appreciated. So Happy…
Earlier in the year, I shared my experiences as a volunteer and student participant with Junior Achievement. Today, my good friend Amy Boroff, Development Director for Junior Achievement of New Jersey, shared this video from their Latino Professional Community Day. The event brought together dozens of Hispanic volunteers from corporations and professional associations to mentor students at First Avenue School…
