NBCUniversal’s Hispanic broadcaster Telemundo is developing its first English-language newscast in collaboration with YouTube in a bid to tap the burgeoning U.S. Hispanic youth demographic.
Borne out of a YouTube grant aimed at awarding journalism projects that “elevate quality journalism, evolve business models to drive sustainable growth, and empower news organizations through technological innovation. READ MORE AT VARIETY
Youth is a defining characteristic of the U.S. Latino population. About six-in-ten Latinos (61%) in the U.S. were 35 or younger in 2016. The number of young Latinos –35 million – increased 20% from a decade earlier, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing youth populations in the country.
With a median age of 28, Latinos are also the nation’s youngest major racial or ethnic group. Here are some key facts about them. READ MORE AT PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Companies in Houston need to bring more Hispanic executives into C-suites and board rooms, or risk losing out on a growing market and large source of talent, Hispanic business leaders say.
Hundreds of people in Houston's Latino business community gathered Thursday night for the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's "State of Hispanics" event. READ MORE AT HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Vlogging (video blogging) is a form of content creation where a person records their lives to educate, entertain, or share their opinions with others. The topics that vloggers discuss range from silly to serious, from beauty to tech, and Americans appear to be enchanted by the video genre. In a recent study, YouGov Omnibus discovers that over half (52%) of Americans say they watch a vlog and millennials (72%) are especially likely to be viewers. READ MORE AT YOUGOV
Women are taking over the music industry! This year, one Latina musician is dominating the list along with Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and more fierce women. This Latina shook her way up the charts with hit after hit. Sold out stage shows and multiple hosting and production credits. Can you guess who she is? READ MORE AT HOLA
If you're starting to think about looking for a new job, there are new protocols and "rules" to learn before dropping your resume on every online job board. Although the job market is in your favor, employers still dictate the process.
Here's what you need to know to land a new job in the new year.
Learn how ATS works.
Almost every company uses an applicant tracking system to process resumes and build a database of candidates. READ MORE AT U.S. WORLD & NEWS REPORT
Ah, December. A magical month when people are filled with optimism and good will. Take advantage of the holiday cheer and the constant stream of parties in the last few weeks of the year to step up your networking efforts. If you are looking for a new position or want to grow in your current one, holiday parties are the perfect time to build a rapport and establish future connections with those already in your network or about to be.
Whether you're at an office event or a social one, holiday gatherings offer a great opportunity to get to know and impress others who may be able to help your career development. People are generally friendlier and more open during the holiday season making it easier for you to be friendly and open back. Here's how to make these parties work for you. READ MORE AT HUFFINGTON POST
You network with other business leaders to exchange ideas and get advice, like mistakes to avoid or how to manage your time more effectively.
Networking is how you meet professionals, clients and investors who can help your business grow. Networking is crucial for your business to thrive. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
While the rate of Latino population growth in the U.S. has slowed since the Great Recession, experts say it’s still increasing at an impressive rate.
Of the 2.2 million people added to the nation’s population between 2016 and 2017, Hispanic accounted for slightly more than half of that growth. Today, the U.S. has 59 million Hispanic residents, a figure expected to nearly double by 2060, according to U.S. Census projections. READ MORE AT AZ BIG MEDIA
Most of us spend an average of 2,080 hours at work each year, our noses pressed firmly to the proverbial grindstone. And that doesn’t count the occasional all-nighter we have to pull when a deadline is about to be missed, or the constant texts, e-mails and message alerts.
For the lucky ones, it’s in the name of doing something they love, saving the world, or making a mint. But that’s not the case for most people. So how do we make our jobs less frustrating? READ MORE AT NEW YORK POST
Wealth—a family’s financial net worth—measures how well people are prepared for the future. It allows them to purchase a home, start a business, enjoy a secure retirement, and put their children through school. Wealth also provides security in the face of emergencies, for example, allowing people to pay for unexpected health bills or pay bills following a layoff. Wealth is essential to giving families peace of mind.
Unfortunately, the accumulation of wealth in America is highly unequal. Wealth is increasingly unevenly distributed by race and ethnicity.1 White families in America have a median wealth of $142,180, compared with $20,765 for Latinx* families.
This large wealth gap leaves Latinx families economically insecure with fewer opportunities for upward economic mobility. READ MORE AT CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
Chicago, Illinois - Casa Central, one of the largest Hispanic serving social service agencies in the midwest, today announced the members of its new Emerging Leaders Auxiliary Board (ELAB). The board is comprised of 22 distinguished young professionals from various industries across the Chicago area. Members of ELAB will serve as ambassadors for Casa Central and help support the programs, activities and communities it serves through fundraising events, volunteer service, and professional engagement. Casa Central makes this announcement as it prepares for its upcoming 65th anniversary.
“The launch of our new Emerging Leaders Auxiliary Board comes at an important time for Casa Central and the communities we serve,” said Martin R. Castro, Interim President and CEO of Casa Central, “Now more than ever we must prepare the next generation of leaders to not only help propel Casa Central’s mission forward but to also provide them with the experience and tools they need to broadly and impactfully lead the Latino community into the future.”
Over the next year, ELAB members will work closely with the Casa Central’s Board of Directors and executive staff to design fundraising activities and recruitment strategies to engage young professionals with Casa Central’s mission. Casa Central will also provide professional development activities to help members prepare to serve as directors on non-profit governing boards. Jose M Muñoz, Casa Central’s CMO & VP of External Affairs, spearheaded the ELAB recruitment process and will be working with its members to design philanthropic and community engagement activities.
“Hundreds of individuals expressed interest in being part of this inaugural cohort and after a vigorous recruitment process it is exciting to see such a talented group of young professionals come together,” said Muñoz, “I look forward to working with them to design innovative forms of philanthropic engagement.”
ELAB’s Staff Team Leader will be Rebecca Zavala, Casa Central’s Advancement Officer, and includes the following ELAB members:
Jessica Avitia, Analyst at Accenture
Daisy Ayllon, Attorney at Levin & Perconti
Oscar M. Blanco, Brokerage Director at Mass Mutual Chicago
Erika Chavez, Director of Marketing and Communications for College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Dora Cornelio, Associate Attorney at Schmidt Salzman & Moran, Ltd.
Yahaira G. Corona, Senior Project Manager, Diversity & Inclusion at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
David A. Escontrias, Director of Operations, Latino Markets at Combined Insurance a Chubb company
Abram Garcia, Program Manager at Central States SER – Jobs for Progress Inc.
Diana García, Candidate for Master of Public Health at Northern Illinois University
Charles Rosendo Herrig, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Zentis North America
Kiara Landin, Community Impact Coordinator at American Heart Association
Daniel Enrique Marcano, Recruiting Manager at Robert Half Technology
Chris Naranjo, Credit Analyst at Bridgeview Bank
Luis Narváez, Project Director at Chicago Public Schools
Cesar Novillo, IT Risk Management and Compliance at Allstate
Pablo J. Ramirez, Teller Supervisor at BMO Harris Bank
Yazmeen Ramirez, QIDP/ Residential Coordinator at Search Inc
Nicholas J. Ramos, Community Activist
Juan Rangel, Creative Producer at Family Bridges / Lazos de Familia
Irene Robles, Global Treasury Reporting Analyst at Mars, Inc.
Christian Sanchez, Project Engineer at S&C Electric Company
Jennifer Zoberman, Merchandise Manager at McMaster-Carr Supply Co
ELAB members were selected through a competitive recruitment process and were vetted by Casa Central’s executive leadership team to ensure a diverse mix of talents and backgrounds. The members will serve for a minimum one-year term.
About Casa Central
Casa Central is one of the largest Hispanic social service agencies in the midwest. Since 1954, Casa Central has delivered evidenced based, award winning programming in response to the needs of the Hispanic community, offering different programs for children, older adults and families in general. Through comprehensive, family-centered programming, Casa Central is the conduit by which thousands of individuals build hope for the future while equipping themselves to achieve a sustainable, higher quality of life to the benefit of self, family, community and society.
While we often see the holidays portrayed as “the busiest time of the year,” it’s also a time when people like to catch up with others they haven’t seen or connected with in a while. In this two-part series, you’ll explore some tips for building your personal and professional networks during the holidays.
As you consider your personal network, think of opportunities you may have during the holidays to connect or reconnect with friends you haven’t seen in a while. READ MORE AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
According to the Institute for Women's Policy Research, Hispanic women experience a greater pay gap than any other racial group.
In 2017, Latinas earned 54 cents for every dollar earned by white men, which means it would take more than 22 months for a Latina to earn what a typical white man could make in a year. READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSDER
U.S. Hispanics have a tremendous amount of buying power: $1.7 trillion, which is higher than the GDP of Canada. The beer industry has realized this potential and is increasingly targeting this market.
Bud Light and Mexican beer brand Estrella Jalisco, which was recently introduced into the U.S. by Anheuser-Busch, both released ads this summer appealing to Hispanics. READ MORE AT FORBES
The holiday season is the best time to get out to local networking events to meet new people and see old friends. Get started by reviewing your inbox (and spam folders) for invites you might have missed. Follow this by checking Facebook for invites and ideas. RSVP and get out there.
Here are eight tips for making the most of holiday networking opportunities.
1. Smiles are contagious. Even if you are nervous, your smile will tell people you are friendly and happy to meet new people.
2. Be nice. Avoid gossip or trash talking anyone. Look for ways you can help the people you meet. Maybe you can provide an introduction during the event you are attending. READ MORE AT THE TENNESSEAN
Saskia Sorrosa left her role as the Vice President of Marketing at the NBA for a mission-driven career opportunity of her own making. Over the last three years that she launched and developed Fresh Bellies, a baby food startup, she’s learned many lessons about entrepreneurship that a 20-year career hadn’t prepared her for.
“No one ever tells you how hard it is to start a business,” notes Sorrosa. “You rarely hear stories about the struggles companies face or how long it takes successful startups get to where they are. READ MORE AT FORBES
Although one in four new businesses are Latino-owned and contribute more than $700 billion in sales to the U.S. economy every year, a new study has found that the businesses face significant barriers that keep them from increasing their revenues and building up wealth.
According to a report titled Latino-Owned Businesses: Shining a Light on National Trends, three main hurdles hold back Latino business owners’ economic growth: credit score problems, limited funding sources and a business knowledge gap. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
Poor retention and a lack of leadership are driving people of color away from the marketing industry—or failing to keep them—almost as fast as they can be recruited.
"We are very gung-ho about finding and encouraging these young people and getting them super excited, and then we kind of throw them to the wolves to figure it out," says Tiffany Edwards, engagement and inclusion director at Droga5. "That leads to what we call the 'leaky bucket.' You can funnel in as many people as you want, but within the first one to two years, they all slowly start to leak out the bottom."
The focus on bringing students and diverse young talent into the industry can mask institutional problems that no amount of recruitment can fix. READ MORE AT CRAIN'S NEW YORK BUSINESS
Hispanic Americans represent 17.6 percent of the present U.S. population, or about 56.6 million people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central-American or other Spanish culture or origin are projected to comprise 28.6 percent of the U.S. population by the year 2060, or about 119 million individuals. This growing group of Hispanic Americans faces significant health concerns that put them at high risk for both heart disease and diabetes. READ MORE AT NOGALES INTERNATIONAL
