If you’ve not seen this video by Univision – you should!
The National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) just unveiled an excellent resource aimed at helping parents and families prepare for college. The intuitive visual media content is meant to help Spanish speaking parents navigate the overly complex college system – from beginning to end. Bravo NCFL!
A cool report by Georgetown University, “What’s it Worth? The Economic Value of College Majors”, just came out and is filled with interesting salary data. The report is based on Census data and found that majors are segregated by race and gender. Field of study obviously impacts long-term earnings of college graduates with science and…
The New York Times has an excellent piece regarding the emergence of multi-racial students. …the number of applicants who identify themselves as multiracial has mushroomed, adding another layer of anxiety, soul- (and family-tree-) searching and even gamesmanship to the process. The new options have forced colleges to confront thorny questions, including how to account for…
Just came across this fantastic program aimed at supporting Latino men through the educational pipeline. Project MALES aims to create and cultivate a support network for Latino male students at UT-Austin, within local school districts, and throughout the surrounding community. While all Latinos need support, it is especially true of young Latino men who are showing a…
Ouch. Ronald Brownstein describes the situation for the class of 2011. Money quote: Students now finishing their schooling—the class of 2011—are confronting a youth unemployment rate above 17 percent. The problem is compounding itself as those collecting high school or college degrees jostle for jobs with recent graduates still lacking steady work. “The biggest problem…
NewsTaco shares the Pew Hispanic Center graphic illustrating the Latino population in the U.S. by ethnic sub-groups.
Obtaining a doctorate was something I never dreamed of growing up. Neither was attending college for that matter. As many other Latinos, my goals were limited by my perceptions and social environment so education was not high on my list – work was. It wasn’t shared directly, but the consensus from those that knew was – I wasn’t “college material.” It took…
As was the case during his life, the legacy of Robert Kennedy continues to support and recognize the importance of the Latino community. I was 5 years old growing up in Los Angeles when RFK was assassinated 43 years ago today. Even at that young age, I distinctly remember and understood the sadness and grief experienced…
The importance of “emotional connection” in marketing and recruitment cannot be understated. Latino consumer emotional connections go beyond a brand’s logical characteristics. For many Latinos, an emotional connection is created psychologically- often unconsciously. The same can be said about prospective Latino employees. Today’s Latino job seekers search for an organization that has an increased sense…
