As always, there’s not enough time in the day for all the things one wants to accomplish – but in many ways it’s a nice problem to have lately! Below are some thoughts regarding some articles that caught my attention over the last week. Enjoy! Hispanics and Volunteering: A fascinating look at how much and how often Hispanics volunteer….
I just got back from a NSHMBA networking event over at the University of Phoenix campus here in Cincy. It was a great opportunity to meet some new faces and say hello to my friends in the Hispanic community. I’ve been involved with NSHMBA for some time now – first as a college recruiter with…
Poder360 recently had a great article discussing the latest Hispanic technological and internet-related trends. While there has been substantial progress in this regard among Hispanics, there is still a sizeable technological access gap that exists between Hispanics and other groups - known by many as the “digital divide.” While these statistics are both positive and negative, one can safely say they’re trending…
You never know when a learning opportunity will present itself. Today it happened in the grocery store. While on the road in Chicago today, I needed to stock up on some travel supplies so I went to a local grocery store. As I entered, I noticed the store had what looked to be a terrific…
An article in the New York Times today reports that from 2003 to 2008, 61 percent of black applicants and 46 percent of Mexican-American applicants were denied acceptance at all of the law schools to which they applied, compared with 34 percent of white applicants. While there are a number of issues, challenges, and cultural…
Over the last decade, minority and women-owned businesses have constituted over 50 percent of the two million businesses created in the United States. A report out today shows that women are becoming the nation’s job-creation engine, starting small businesses and stimulating new jobs at a rate that outdistances their male counterparts and disproportionately exceeds their…
I came across this article yesterday making the argument that the problem with college is not dropouts but costs. Although the article did not discuss it specifically, financial aid is an issue that most Hispanic college students confront when they consider the choice betwen a 4 year instituion or community college. It got me thinking about Hispanics…
I’ve tweeted about a lot this week but wanted to share some thoughts below (with associated links) since I think they highlight continued trends regarding the importance of the growing Hispanic workforce. Enjoy! Hispanics in the South: The University of Alabama is hosting a one day conference on the growing presence of Hispanics in the South. This…
I’ve been staring at this graphic for a few days now (always hidden behind countless other tabs on Firefox), and it comes courtesy of the Latinum Network. If you’re not familiar with the Latinum Network, it is a business network devoted exclusively to helping corporations penetrate the Hispanic market. I like this model for several…
