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Hispanic Recruiter Review - October 2005

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 11:25pm.
Employment and Diversity
 
Hispanic Caucus Once Again Disappointed With Supreme Court Nomination
With the nomination of Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) expressed disappointment that President Bush has once again passed on the historic opportunity to nominate a Latino for the vacant seat.

Post-Katrina easing of labor laws stirs debate
Recent moves by the U.S. government to lift requirements for federal contractors to pay at least the average regional wage in Katrina-hit areas are reigniting the immigration debate.

Rise, Peak and Decline: Trends in U.S. Immigration
A new report by the Pew Hispanic Center provides the first detailed analysis of year-to-year immigration flows to the United States, covering the years 1992 – 2004.
 
Hispanic Business & Latino Leaders
 
FSU Offers Hispanic Marketing 101
The new Center for the Study of Hispanic Marketing Communication (CSHMC) at Florida State University teaches marketing professionals, advertisers, and students how to tap into the growing Hispanic market.

McDonald's Owner/Operator Named Hispanic Business Man of the Year
McDonald's Owner/Operator Richard Castro of El Paso, TX, has been named 2005 Hispanic Business Man of the Year by the USHCC at its recent Convention and Expo.

Executive Appointments

  • Carlos De Uriarte has been selected by Aeromexico, Mexico’s largest airline, as West Coast Regional Director of its U.S. Division. He will direct the commercial service strategies for the airline’s six West Coast and Midwest region gateways in the United States.

  • Fernando Hernandez has been named as Senior Vice President, Multicultural & Diversity Strategy for Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM). In this role, Hernandez is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive company strategy that further embraces diversity.
 
Latin America News
 
Argentina to Borrow From Venezuela
Argentina will borrow $196 million from President Nestor Kirchner's home province of Santa Cruz and Venezuela after refusing to pay the yields investors demanded in a debt auction last month.

Landslides Kill 23 in El Salvador
Heavy rains triggered landslides that killed at least 23 people in El Salvador, while rising rivers forced the evacuation of dozens of people there and in neighboring Guatemala.

Brazil close to deal on AIDS drugs
Brazil, which provides free AIDS treatment to all who need it, is close to reaching a deal with U.S. pharmaceutical company Abbott Laboratories that would nearly halve the price it pays for the AIDS drug Kaletra.

Bolivian city struggles to attract businesses
The city of El Alto has big ambitions: to change from Bolivia's capital of protest into its capital of industry.
 
Upcoming Events
 

12th Annual Ethnic & Multicultural Marketing Conference
October 17 - 19, 2005, Wyndham Chicago NW, Itasca, IL
Discover proven methods for building your brand in the "Multicultural Economy" at this event. More Information.

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Events
October 18, 2005, BWI Marriott, Baltimore, MD
October 20, 2005, Sheraton National, Arlington - Arlington, VA
Job fairs for professionals of all skill sets holding a current security clearance issued by the US Government or military.
More Information and Locations.

Diversity Job Fairs
October 18, 2005, Newark, NJ
October 18, 2005, Chicago, IL
October 19, 2005, Boston, MA
October 20, 2005, Miami, FL
October 26, 2005, Tampa, FL
All professionals, Alumni and graduating seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Professional dress required for free admission. Bring plenty of resumes and be prepared for an interview. More Information and Locations.

MAES 31st Annual International Symposium & Career Fair
November 1 - 6, 2005, BWI Marriott, San Jose, California
This international event, hosted by the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES), provides the opportunity to explore the high-tech hub of Silicon Valley and connect with hundreds of students and professionals seeking jobs in the fields of science, computer technology, engineering, and mathematics.
More Information.

Visit LatPro's calendar for other upcoming events and conferences related to doing business in Hispanic and Latin American markets.
 
LatPro News and Articles
 
Weddle's User's Choice Awards
Is LatPro one of your favorite job boards? Let the world know by casting your online ballot for us in WEDDLE’s User’s Choice Awards! Vote Now.

Who are LatPro's Candidates?
You can see for yourself with this demographic profile of our current candidates. Updated daily, this information includes top candidate job functions, industries, locations, educational attainment levels, and the total number of registered jobseekers.

Immigration Update
Our legal experts cut through the confusion and explain the ever-changing rules and newest regulations of the INS.
 
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