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A new GenForward survey finds more young blacks and Latinos feel that they can't depend on family to help financially than do whites or Asians. That includes big-ticket items like college tuition as well as smaller expenses.

More than half of millennials of all races and ethnicities think an unexpected bill of $1000 would cause them financial difficulty. Nearly two-thirds of whites and Asian-Americans say their families could help them cover that expense, compared to 46 percent of Hispanics and 42 percent of African-Americans.

An assist from parents or family gives some young Americans financial security, allowing them to attend college or purchase a home. READ MORE AT FOX BUSINESS

Are you a recent college graduate? Or is your career stuck in a low gear? I’ll bet you’ve been receiving a lot of career advice from your family and friends. All well intentioned, I’m sure.

So I’m going to give you some career advice that, most likely, no one has told you yet — and that you might not want to hear. But if your goal is to climb the proverbial career ladder, then you should keep reading.

Your career is YOUR responsibility. That’s right, your responsibility. READ MORE AT THE SEATTLE TIMES

With less than two months to go before voters head to the polls to elect our next president, our nation’s political parties, candidates and deep-pocketed donors are once again throwing around significant amounts of money to get the outcome they desire this November. Money is flowing everywhere, it seems, except toward the changes that will ensure Latino voters turn out not just for this election, but for the next one and the one after that.

NALEO Educational Fund projects that more than 13.1 million Latino voters are expected to turn out to vote this November. While this would be a record number of Latino voters for a single election, the potential for the electorate and our democracy would be even greater if we had the resources to move beyond the battleground states to mobilize the 27.3 million Latinos who are eligible to vote in 2016. READ MORE AT THE HILL

The U.S. Hispanic population may be the fastest growing ethnic segment in the country, but according to a recent PricewaterhouseCoopers study, it is also one of the most misunderstood, with a large portion of younger viewers in the demographic watching shows on multiple devices and preferring English-language content.

Hispanics currently number about 55 million residents in the U.S. and are and expected to grow to one-third of the entire country by 2060.

In its recent report – Always Connected: U.S.-based Hispanic consumers dominate mobile, entertainment and beyond – PwC found that the segment is one of the most tech-savvy – U.S. Hispanics are more likely to use newer technology like... READ MORE AT MULTICHANNEL NEWS

Introversion can be a limiting character trait in the hustle-and-bustle of job-seeking. Getting a job is all about ‘who you know’ rather than ‘what you know’, which makes it very hard for those who don’t exude effervescent confidence.

At some point you will have to suck it up and dive headfirst into an opportunity but until then, there are ways to still network without being the person to walk up to a higher-up at a party and introduce yourself.

The fact of the matter is that there is an overwhelming correlation between success and people who are master networkers. READ MORE AT LOOK

Every year during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the presence of Hispanics in the U.S. However, your PR and marketing efforts should not be focused around this one month celebration but instead should continue year round. Here are 10 reasons why:

Fifty percent of the U.S. population growth from 2010 to 2015 came from Hispanics and now stands at 57 million, making it the nation’s second fastest growing group. The U.S. Census expects this key demographic to more than double within the next two generations.
In 2015, Hispanics controlled $1.3 trillion in buying power and it’s expected to reach $1.7 trillion in 2020. READ MORE AT BUSINESSWIRE

Latinos, the nation’s largest minority group, comprise 17 percent of the United States population. And that number continues to rise steadily. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2050 nearly one-third of the nation’s population will be Latino.

But Latinos are woefully underrepresented in many professions, particularly in healthcare. Fewer than five percent of registered nurses are Latino, according to the Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In contrast, 8.3 percent of registered nurses are Asian Americans and about 10 percent are African-Americans. READ MORE AT DALLAS HEALTHCARE DAILY

Hardworking Latinas want and deserve to get ahead in the workplace, but despite drive, talent and effort, many struggle. The absence of career role models in the family, sparse mentorship opportunities and educational divides can play a role in hindering Latinas’ professional advancement.

As the Hispanic population continues to grow, Latinas are poised to make up a larger segment of the workforce. To date, Latinas of all ages make up about one out of every five women in the United States. READ MORE AT USA TODAY

Keep your head down and your nose to the grindstone. That’s what a lot of us were taught to believe about work. But is it really the best strategy?

I find that people often take this sort of advice to heart — and then learn too late in their careers that there’s more to life (and success) than just keeping busy.

I’ve gathered up my top 10 lessons you should take to heart now, before it’s too late!

Life is short. Here’s the thing: Life is too short to put up with a job you hate, a boss who demeans you, or a company with no soul. READ MORE AT OBSERVER

America’s burgeoning Latino population offers a major opportunity for employers to address skill gaps in their workforce, proclaims a new report authored jointly by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management.

The opportunity comes from the enormous population growth. Hispanics account for 19 percent of millennials, and will likely account for an even larger share of the next generation of Americans to enter the workforce. Indeed, roughly a third of the overall U.S. Latino population is under the age of 18. READ MORE AT BENEFITSPRO

As part of the NFL initiative to recognize Latino leaders for their leadership and commitment to their communities nationwide, the Chicago Bears presented Elba Aranda-Suh, Executive Director of the National Latino Education Institute with the Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award for 17 years of service to her community in providing programs that link education, employment, and self-sufficiency, to directly affect economic sustainability and community development in Chicago.

Como parte de la iniciativa de la NFL en reconocer líderes latinos que han demostrado un compromiso en sus comunidades, los Chicago Bears presentaron a Elba Aranda-Suh, directora ejecutiva del National Latino Education Institute con el galardón Hispanic Hispanic Leadership; por 17 años dedicados a servir a su comunidad diseñando programas que vinculan la educación con el empleo y la autosuficiencia para afectar de manera positiva y directa la sustentabilidad económica para un  desarrollo comunitario.

Success is largely determined by an ability to play to your strengths. If you happen to be shy or introverted, do not limit your dreams or count yourself out just because you do not fit the traditional image of an entrepreneur.
There is more than one path to success.

While visibility is a natural part of networking, that does not mean you have to be the centre of attention. Rather than approaching networking like an extrovert, introverts should relax, plan ahead and let their true personalities shine through.

Here are some helpful hints. READ MORE AT GRAPHIC ONLINE

Throughout your job search, you will be composing emails and creating cover letters to introduce yourself to potential employers. Your writing is your first impression, so you'll want to polish your skills.

Some companies still ask for cover letters, and some recruiters and hiring managers want to see one. The best approach is... READ MORE AT U.S. WORLD & NEWS REPORT

Changing demographics will create potential opportunities for Latino workers in the future - but only if Latinos can boost their educational attainment and surmount barriers to career readiness. That's the takeaway from a new report on the Latino "skills gap" by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).

The report highlights two clear trends for the second half of the 21st century. Members of the baby-boom generation will be entering retirement in record numbers, creating a void in the American workforce. Simultaneously the 80 million young people known as millennials will be entering the workplace - and that's where Latinos factor in. READ MORE AT NBCNEWS

Some people think networking is only useful for finding clients or landing a new job.

In fact, an often overlooked benefit of networking is the opportunity to learn from others and connect with people you can bounce new ideas off of. If you are trying to solve a business or career problem, chances are that others have already dealt with it and can offer you good advice. Even if they don’t, simply discussing the issue with others may spark creative ideas.

In addition, when you need a service or product, those in your network may be able to suggest companies that they trust and have already worked with. Ask people for recommendations and you will have plenty of companies to invite to your procurement initiative or to negotiate with directly.

Here are some tips on how to become more successful at networking. READ MORE AT FORBES

America's start-up culture is waking up from its post-recession slumber.

New business creation has long been sluggish compared with previous decades. In 2013, it hit a 20-year low. But since then, the pace of start-up creation has climbed for two years running, according to a study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and is approaching levels not seen since before the recession, in 2008 and 2009. Significantly, new entrepreneurs are opening up shop not because of necessity — in other words, not because they were previously unemployed and needed income — but because they see an opportunity that previously didn't exist. READ MORE AT THE WEEK

The Hispanic population in the United States hit 57 million last year and the demographic accounts for more than half of the total U.S. population growth since 2004.

A Pew Research Center study found that California is the state with the highest number of Latinos, 15 million. Second is Texas (10.4 million), followed far behind by Florida (4.8 million), New York (3.7 million), and Illinois (2.2 million).

The three counties with the highest rate of Latino population growth, however, are in North Dakota. Between 2007 and 2014, Williams County's Latino population grew 367 percent, followed by Stark County (294 percent) and Ward County (117 percent). READ MORE AT NEWSMAX

Are you just back from vacation, feeling refreshed and ready to take on more career challenges? Now’s the time to use that energy to propel yourself forward by creating a career development plan! Here’s how.

Look in the mirror. Begin by seeing yourself as a competitive product. Take inventory of your strengths, weaknesses and differentiators, and then challenge yourself by facing any weaknesses and making improvements. What books can you read or seminars can you attend to improve your professional skills? READ MORE AT FORBES

A taco truck on every corner? How about a taco truck at every polling site instead.

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hopes that a new campaign to bolster taco truck vendors will serve as a strong symbolic response to a supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who warned last week that the "dominant" and "imposing" Latino culture might lead to "taco trucks on every corner."

On Tuesday, the Hispanic Chamber, which says it represents 4.1 million Hispanic-owned businesses nationwide, took things a step further, announcing a "Guac the Vote" campaign to encourage taco truck owners to register customers to vote and then to park outside polling sites on Election Day in a symbolic, if tasty, protest of Gutierrez's comments. READ MORE AT THE TIMES BATON ROUGE

Networking; many people see it as a necessary evil in the business world, but for some it can be difficult to master.

Networking connects people, sparks new ideas, forges new partnerships, and makes an event worth attending. Sounds great. However, the problem with networking is that it can be, well, awkward. If you’ve ever turned up to a gathering as a ‘newbie’ or first-timer, you’ll know the feeling of hovering by the doorway, not knowing who to approach or where to begin. READ MORE AT CONFERENCE NEWS