By just about any metric this is the best job market since the late 1990s. The economy has been adding jobs for 110 straight months — a record streak.
Jobs are plentiful. Unemployment is at a half-century low. And the unemployment rates for African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Americans with less than a high school education are all at the lowest levels since the Labor Department began keeping track. READ MORE AT THE WASHINGTON POST
Three decades of population decline in most urban areas nationwide gave way to a new era, beginning around 1980, when more than two-thirds of the 25 biggest cities gained residents. Much of this increase owed to Latinos. In most big cities, Hispanic populations expanded in the 1970s and reached peak growth rates by the 1990s; meanwhile, the non-Hispanic white populations shrank continuously. READ MORE AT THE WASHINGTON POST
Even though this word was created to give people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community a sense of belonging, people who are gender-conforming used the word “Latinx” to identify themselves as well. Many people use this word without understanding the true meaning behind it, causing confusion. READ MORE AT iOWA STATE DAILY
One of the best times of the year for networking is upon us: the holiday season.
Now, I know what you are thinking—“there’s no time for that.” It’s a season of worry, planning, deadlines, procrastination, more worry, coffee, and extra cookies. Yet, even with all the craziness and sugar rushes, it is often the best time of year to find and meet new people, as well as craft engaging alliances. READ MORE AT SCIENCEMAG
At some point in your career, you may find that things aren't progressing as much as you'd like them to. Maybe it's been years since you've been promoted. Or maybe you've managed to climb the ranks once or twice in recent years but are still dissatisfied with how you spend your days at the office.
Regardless of how long you've been working, what you do, and the type of company you do it for, the right moves on your part could help your job-related outlook change for the better. Here are a few key steps to take if you're eager to be happier at work. READ MORE AT MOTLEY FOOL
The Milwaukee Area Technical College continues to close in on its goal of recruiting more Latino students and attain a coveted federal designation that would unlock thousands for dollars in grant and scholarship support for those students.
Since the 2017-18 school year, MATC's Latino population has grown from 16% of the student body to 19% as of fall 2019. In order to qualify as a Hispanic Serving Institution, MATC will need to hit 25%.
Campus leaders say educating more Latino students is crucial to meeting the needs of Milwaukee's workforce. READ MORE AT MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Non-Hispanic Asians and Hispanics accounted for the largest percentage increase of residents in both suburban types between 2000 and 2017.
In developing suburbs, the number of non-Hispanic blacks also increased slightly during the same time period.
Between 2000 and 2017, both suburban types also witnessed an increase in non-white immigrants who have been living in the U.S. for less than 10 years. READ MORE AT FINANCE & COMMERCE
The number of schools with the federal status doubled in the last decade and hundreds more are nearing the mark, spurring some to rethink how they serve Latino students.
An increase in the number of HSIs means more colleges are experimenting with better ways to serve this growing segment of their student body. They're adding more Latino faculty and staff and are expanding cultural programming and academic support for Latino students. READ MORE AT EDUCATION DIVE
From Mark Zuckerberg to your local IT professional, it's no secret that tech pays. But how well? And what jobs pay the most?
The career data website Comparably recently sought to answer these questions. They surveyed over 12,000 employees in top-level positions, and produced a list of 10 highest-paying ones, with salaries all over $150,000. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
As the holiday season approaches, many small business owners turn their attention to the holiday party circuit where networking is front and center. Holiday parties can be fun but most small business owners are focused on networking with a purpose. READ MORE AT ATLANTA SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK
The Casa Central Emerging Leaders Auxiliary Board (ELAB) is a network of young professionals in the Chicago area who volunteer their time and talent to support the programs, activities, and participants served by our organization.
As a member of the ELAB you will have the opportunity to contribute to the Casa Central mission, impact the lives of the people we serve and the opportunity to network with other professionals who share your passion for helping others. Meet the current ELAB cohort.
Applications are currently open! The deadline to apply is November 30, 2019.
Looking for a career change? Re-entering the workforce after taking time off? Regardless of your catalyst for change, creating a second act career is all about intention, defining what you want the next chapter of your life to be. READ MORE AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA NEWS
Education has been touted as the great equalizer, but Latinas are still playing catch-up when it comes to wages — even as they've made tremendous strides on the educational front.
Latinas who have obtained an associate degree or higher on average earn a third of what non-Hispanic white males with similar educational profiles earn. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
If you are a Hispanic and planning to put up a business in U.S, then this article will help you as to what state in U.S. is the best place for Hispanic entrepreneurs. If you are living in Laredo, Texas, your business has a big chance to prosper and grow!
In an article published in INC, the Southern Texas City which in the North Bank of Rio Grande has a population of more or less 260,000 and the place is known as a prominent hub for Hispanic entrepreneurs. READ MORE AT LATIN POST
Real networking is the art of building meaningful relationships for shared positive outcomes. Whether you’ve made a single connection or collected a slew of business cards, it’s what happens after the initial encounter that determines success. If you’re not following up, you’re not networking. READ MORE AT TALENT DEVELOPMENT
When it comes to your career, everyone will try to give you some advice, but like all advice, you should use your critical judgement before taking it to heart.
Often the advice reveals more about the person giving it than being helpful for you. Here are the top three worst pieces of career advice so you can spot them when someone tells them to you. READ MORE AT THRIVE GLOBAL
Technology has made it easier for anyone to apply for a home loan, a process that until recently took weeks or even months to complete. Yet those innovations haven't completely eliminated one hurdle for many borrowers: bias.
A recent analysis of nearly 7 million 30-year mortgages by University of California at Berkeley researchers found that black and Latino applicants were charged higher interest — an average of nearly 0.08% — and heavier refinance fees when compared with white borrowers. READ MORE AT CBS NEWS
Read biographies of feature guests for the 2019 Championing a Diverse Workforce Networking Forum to be held Tuesday, November 19 at the media and conference lounge at the University of Phoenix.
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Anayeli Ruiz, Bilingual Reporter, NBC & Telemundo Chicago
Anayeli Ruiz is a bilingual news reporter who joined NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago in October of 2017.
Ruiz came to Chicago by way of Corpus Christi, Texas where she worked for the local NBC and Telemundo affiliate for 3 years.
Anayeli was born in Mexico City but was raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Spanish.
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Carlos Butler-Valle, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, McDonald's
In August of 2019, Carlos Butler-Vale joined McDonald’s to serve as Director in the company’s Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement team. In his role, Butler-Vale supports Latinx partnerships, oversees operations of the company’s global employee business networks, and supports the work and focus of the U.S. Diversity Council. Prior to this, Butler-Vale served as Global Inclusion & Diversity Program Manager at Groupon, where he oversaw diversity recruitment and employee engagement, and multicultural customer outreach and merchant development. Butler-Vale is an advocate for inclusive corporate culture built on transparent and consistent talent and business practices.
Butler-Vale has served as a board member of the Chicago chapter of ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America), the Illinois Technology Foundation, and the Illinois Diversity Council. Butler-Vale is involved with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, where he has received recognition as an emerging leader. Butler-Vale is a Senior Certified Professional through the Society of Human Resource Management, has earned a certificate in Human Resources from Northwestern University and a certificate in Change Management from the Human Capital Institute, holds an MBA in Management and Human Resources, and served as the co-chair of the George Washington University Alumni Association network in Chicago for six years, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in International Affairs.
As a native of Puerto Rico, Butler-Vale’s passion for advancing diverse top talent comes from his own experiences, and he credits his career progression to incredible people who have supported his growth, exposed him to great opportunities, and encouraged him to take on new and different challenges.
Karina Mendez, Learning & Development Senior Consultant, Allstate
As the Leadership Development Program (LDP) manager, Karina aims to develop the pipeline of versatile leaders for Allstate, by designing and executing a rotational experience for early career professionals. She is dedicated to propelling their professional careers by creating an experience that exposes them to the meaningful tools, resources and leaders that enable them to seize successful futures. Karina has been with Allstate for six years and has always been a champion for Diversity and Inclusion. Karina is actively involved in Allstate’s Professional Latino Allstate Network, is a Posse Scholar, Mujeres de HACE candidate, and sits on the advisory board of the HighSight foundation. Her purpose in life is to inspire and enable other to chase after their dreams and live into their highest potential - personally, and professionally.
Meredith Morales, Senior Program Manager, Inclusion Recruiting, Innovation & Solutions, LinkedIn
Meredith Morales is a Senior Program Manager on LinkedIn’s Inclusion Recruitment Team, and has nearly 12 years of industry experience in the HR space as a dedicated Talent Acquisition Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter and Strategist. Prior to joining the LinkedIn Team, Meredith worked for the 5th largest wireless- telecom provider as Diverse Talent Manager, where she guided the organization through Diversity Recruitment Strategies externally and had a dual focus on enabling diverse internal succession slates for internal talent. Meredith also has experience in Financial Services and Consulting through her time with Aon Hewitt where she led a team of 12 and was accountable for Diversity & Campus Talent Strategies across North America. Prior to consulting, Meredith served as Senior Diversity Recruiter for The Federal Reserve System. Outside of her role with LinkedIn, Meredith serves as Vice President on the Executive Board of Chicago SHRM (Society of HR Management) , and also serves on the DePaul University MSHR Advisory Board. Prior to her career in HR, Meredith spent time in the Finance industry on Wall Street's New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Meredith holds a B.A. cum laude from Adelphi University in NY, and an M.A. from Northwestern University in Chicago.
Jacqueline Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, Groupon
Jackie is the Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer at Groupon. As a Chief of Staff, Jackie works together with the COO on critical global priorities and works closely with leadership team to facilitate their execution. Aside from her role as Chief of Staff, Jackie is the Chair and Co-Founder of Groupon’s Latinx Business Resource Group, Groupon for Latinos. In this role, Jackie and her team have helped facilitate Groupon’s first Super Bowl ad in Spanish and assisted in the execution of Groupon’s Discover Pilsen campaign, where businesses in the Pilsen neighborhood were highlighted for an entire week on email, app, and social media to encourage Chicagoans to support local businesses and communities.
After graduating from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a BA and Masters of Accounting Science and before beginning her career at Groupon, Jackie became a Certified Public Accountant and went to on to work as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young LLP--a professional services company specializing in auditing, technology and security risk.
In her free time, she volunteers as a Wish Granter at Make a Wish Foundation, serves as a Big Sister for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America program. Jackie also loves to try new restaurants in the city, travel abroad, and watch social documentaries.
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Seniority is not necessarily proof of competence - there are individually many bad bosses even at the highest levels - but collectively, the leaders of our biggest firms must be doing something right.
Here are seven nuggets of career-enhancing wisdom from the C-suite. READ MORE AT MANAGEMENT TODAY
Lana Melendres-Groves, MD, stands just 5 feet 1½ inches tall, and has seldom – if ever – been described as physically imposing. But she has never let her stature hold her back.
At UNM, she was a Regents’ Scholar and a record-setting center midfielder for the women’s soccer team. After medical school and residency at UNM, she did advanced postdoctoral training at Stanford University in pulmonary vascular disease. READ MORE AT UNM HEALTH SCIENCES NEWSROOM
