A master’s program can be a great way to switch careers or build momentum in your current track. But it’s important to think hard about what you’ll get out of a graduate degree before you make the investment, because some master's degrees are much more valuable than others.
Every year, Forbes turns to compensation site PayScale to reveal the best and worst master’s degrees for jobs. READ MORE AT FORBES
Javier Palomarez, the president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, just announced he'd step down from President Trump's National Diversity Coalition, calling Trump's decision to end DACA "inhumane and economically harmful." READ UP TO THE MINUTE UPDATES ON CNN
Are you stuck in a rut at work? Bored? Feel like you’re on a career train to nowhere? Need a change?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you’re not unlike many professionals I come across in my work. People get busy with the routine of their jobs and sometimes wake up years later and wonder what happened to the time, realizing they’ve been going through the motions without enjoying what they’ve been doing. READ MORE AT CIO
1. Get Rid Of Fear
Unfortunately, a lot of people over 40 live in fear of not being ‘in the league’ anymore. Look at the strengths you bring to the table, suggests SJ Raj, senior vice president, HRD, Newgen Software. “What you forget is that you have maturity and level-headedness on your side, apart from your qualifications and the experience. Know and believe that you have what it takes to succeed in a new job,” he says. READ MORE AT THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Even after decades of affirmative action, black and Hispanic students are more underrepresented at the nation’s top colleges and universities than they were 35 years ago, according to a New York Times analysis.
More Hispanics are attending elite schools, but the increase has not kept up with the huge growth of young Hispanics in the United States, so the gap between students and the college-age population has widened. READ MORE AT THE NEW YORK TIMES
As summer begins to wind down, hiring begins to pick up.
Job seekers who didn’t see much success over the summer months should see more opportunities opening up as companies refocus and rush to fill positions before the end of the year, according to Ziprecruiter.com.
The surge in employment opportunities during the fall months means competition among job seekers intensifies, especially in a tight labor market like Denver.
To increase your chances of landing that perfect job, experts recommend targeting your search. READ MORE AT ABC7DENVER
Many Hispanics are venturing out only to buy essential goods and are cutting back on spending, worried about harassment by immigration or law enforcement officials.
This change in consumer behavior by the country's second-fastest-growing ethnic group has recently been cited as a cause for worry by already-struggling consumer companies.
As the slowdown has mainly hit discretionary spending, retailers that deal in apparel and footwear — two sectors already feeling pressure — are hurting the most. READ MORE AT CNBC
The University of Arizona is one of only four institutions selected by the National Science Foundation to imagine the future of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) on college campuses among Hispanics, who are America's fastest-growing population.
Recognizing a nationwide need to more deeply engage Hispanics in STEM, Congress enacted NSF funding specifically addressing Hispanic Serving Institutions in its 2017 Omnibus spending bill. As a $100,000 host award recipient, the UA will invite thought leaders in STEM and education to campus on Nov. 18-20 for discussion, brainstorming and substantive debate around "the most critical challenges and opportunities regarding undergraduate STEM education at … Hispanic Serving Institutions," according to the NSF. The conference also will serve as a platform for new and stronger institutional collaborations between UA and other HSIs. READ MORE AT NEWS TUCSON
Many times career change happens to us. Our industry starts to fade, our employer goes bankrupt, or we personally are downsized, fired, laid off, demoted or otherwise find ourselves at a crossroads.
But occasionally we choose to change careers of our own free will. It’s exciting, a little scary, and getting more common. If you can, take the opportunity to think it through.
First, know why you want to change careers. If it’s because you simply hate your current job, make a list of those things you don’t like so you don’t inadvertently land on a career that’s too similar. (It happens.) If money is the reason, figure out how much more money you’re looking for. You should also list what you liked about your old job, so you can try to replicate those good things in your new one. READ MORE AT THE SEATTLE TIMES
Hispanics in the United States have a longer life expectancy, but a poll finds few older Latinos are confident that nursing homes and assisted living facilities can meet their needs.
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey also showed that close to one-half of older Hispanics have faced language or cultural barriers interacting with health care providers.
Fewer than 2 in 10 Hispanics age 40 and older say they are very or extremely confident that nursing homes and assisted living facilities can accommodate their cultural needs. READ MORE AT THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
The National Hispanic Media Coalition is singing a different tune when it comes to diversity efforts at CBS.
NHMC president and CEO Alex Nogales and other national Latino organizations are praising the network’s initiatives to increase Latino representation after a meeting with CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves last week. The organization’s statement, released Tuesday, stands in stark contrast to Nogales’ harsh critique of the network over the departure of “Hawaii 5-0” stars Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park in July. READ MORE AT HUFFPOST
Read biographies of feature guests for the 2017 Latina Trailblazers Networking Forum being held tomorrow August 23rd at Michigan Avenue's The Gwen Hotel Chicago!
Hannah Fernandez, Founder & CEO, ROI Business Funding
Hannah Fernandez is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ROI Business Funding, a Chicago-based company that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners across the US and Canada get access to capital and provides them with technical assistance to become fundable.
She is a graduate of the University of Chicago and has more than a decade experience in management leadership, sales and marketing. Hannah seeks to inspire others to achieve their fullest human potential and live their highest purpose. Losing half of her team in a massive wave of layoffs at Pfizer in 2009 opened her eyes to the lack of job security in corporate America, and this seminal moment in her career journey fueled her drive to build a business, be her own boss, and be in a greater position to help others.
Hannah is the Chair of the National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) Business Leadership Council and volunteers as a Chicago Public Schools science fair judge at the Museum of Science & Industry. She serves on the Board of Directors of Mega Partnering and Top One Coaching as well as a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Hannah won several awards for entrepreneurship, including the Top One Coaching Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Hannah has appeared in WCIU-TV’s You & Me This Morning, ABC 7, WTTW 11 etc, and she has been featured in USA Today, CBS, The Daily Herald, Yahoo! News, and other publications.
Elizabeth Florez, President, National Association of Hispanic Nurses - IL Chapter (NAHN)
Dr. Elizabeth Florez is an Assistant Professor at DePaul University’s School of Nursing. She earned her PhD in Nursing Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Florez is the current President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses-Illinois Chapter, where she focuses on supporting, mentoring, and increasing the number of Hispanic nurses and continuing community engagement within Latino communities. She is an active volunteer for the American Heart Association and is a national spokesperson for their Empowered to Serve campaign.
Dr. Florez has been honored with several awards including: Nueva Latina Estrella, Top 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders, Mujere Destacada, and the American Heart Association Circle of Service Award. Through her nursing background, research agenda, and community involvement, Dr. Florez is aware of the issues that ethnic minorities and underserved communities face that impact their health. Dr. Florez has taken on many leadership roles within various organizations in an effort to share her expertise to help address health disparities, especially within the Latino community.
Maria Gonzalez Kronyak, Senior Director, Global Accounts, eMarketer
Maria Gonzalez Kronyak graduated from Drew University in Madison, NJ with a major in Sociology. She spent four years working for Univision's Distribution team and negotiated retransmission contracts with regional cable operators.
Now at eMarketer Maria's Account Management team empowers more than 1,200 companies with insights and research on digital marketing, media and eCommerce.
During her free time, she enjoys giving back to the community by supporting non profit organizations focused on improving the quality of students' education.
Maria Esther Lopez, Development Director, St. Augustine College
Maria Esther Lopez is a long-time mission-driven leader who has served the Latino community in several capacities. She was recently appointed Director for Development at St. Augustine College, responsible for the college’s resource development, community relations, government affairs and advocacy. St. Augustine College is an independent Latino institution of higher education that works with more than 5,000 students through adult education, workforce development and academic degree programs. Its founding charter is to
make higher education and its benefits accessible to a diverse student population through dual-language higher education. It is the only institution of its kind in the United States.
Contributing to the community and advocating on behalf of the Latino community is Maria’s passion and she has served in a long list of boards and committees. At the national level that work included with the White House Initiative for Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans-Partners in Education, the National Council for Community and Educational Partnerships, and she was the founding board secretary of the American STEM Alliance based in Texas. At the state level her service included with the Regional Transit Authority
Citizen Advisory Board, the board of the Latino Policy Forum and the Illinois Latino Family Commission.
Before arriving at St. Augustine College, Maria founded Maria Esther Lopez & Associates where she assisted
medium sized non-profits and small business address marketing and communication needs. The mission of
the business was to provide a corporate quality, sustainable, branding image at an affordable price. Prior to
that, Maria served as Director for External Affairs at El Valor, an organization that works to promote early
childhood education, support people with disabilities, strengthen families and develop leadership. Maria’s
responsibilities at El Valor included resource development, media and marketing, government relations,
building construction project management, international relations, and the leadership programs.
Prior to joining the world of non-profits, Maria worked for CNA Insurance Institutional Markets, Miller-Pear
Communications, and Citibank’s retail division. A daughter of hard working immigrant blue collar parents from
Mexico, Maria was born and raised in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. Maria obtained a Bachelor
Degree in Commerce at DePaul University, and completed a Master in Business Administration degree at
National-Louis University.
Lydia Ortiz, Latino Market Manager, New York Life
In her role as Latino Market Manager at New York Life Insurance Company, Lydia is responsible for developing Hispanic marketing, community relations, and talent acquisition strategies to serve the financial needs of the Latino community.
Lydia’s expertise in multicultural marketing, brand management, and corporate communications includes previous leadership roles at Allstate Insurance Company, the United States Department of Commerce, and Avlon Industries (an international hair products manufacturer).
In her community involvement, Lydia has served as Los Angeles Chapter President and on the National Board of Directors of Prospanica (formerly the National Society of Hispanic MBAs), as well as, the boards of the Northwest (IL) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Association.
A native of Tucson, Arizona, Lydia holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of
Arizona and a Master of International Management Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas.
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Ask anyone about your haircut, and they might shrug and say it looks “fine.” But ask for career advice? You’re likely to get an earful of trite sayings, blanket, sweeping statements and outdated, traditional work tactics that won’t serve you well if you’re trying to advance.
While executive advisors can definitely cater to your specific industry and goals, life coaches offer a varied perspective. Because their purpose is to analyze your whole life — not just your 9-to-5 routine — they offer a more holistic viewpoint. They often motivate their clients to look past the stale beliefs they’ve maintained over decades, leftover from parents and early mentors, to accept what really speaks to their souls. READ MORE AT LADDERS
For the fifth year, Cox Communications is recognizing two Valley Latina entrepreneurs whose leadership and entrepreneurial spirit are perfect examples of the rapid growing women-owned businesses throughout the country.
According to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber Commerce, over the past decade, there has been a nearly 200 percent increase in Latina-owned business, a sign of enormous growth by any measure, especially when compared to the 55 percent increase made by their non-Hispanic female counterparts. In addition, from 2002 to 2015, Latina-owned businesses in Arizona have increased by 73 percent, with over 21,400 total businesses currently flourishing. READ MORE AT AZ BIG MEDIA
For Hispanic students enrolled in Catholic schools, there’s often a sense of gratitude mixed with heightened self-awareness and varying levels of discomfort. Some express concern that their own background is not reflected in their school’s curriculum, such as absence of a discussion of Latino history, and note the lack of diversity in faculty and staff especially at schools that serve Hispanics and other students of color. READ MORE AT THE CRUX
Babel Ventures, a Silicon Valley firm founded by two young immigrant Latina entrepreneurs, just announced $30 million raised to help start-ups. These funds aim to empower entrepreneurs, many who struggle to receive funding, with the needed capitol to continue contributing to our economy through their start-ups.
The firm was founded earlier this year by Bárbara Kunde Minuzzi and Daniela Arruda. Both women have experience in raising big dollar funds from high net worth individuals. In the past, Barbara in particular has singlehandedly raised over $250 million for real estate and high tech companies. READ MORE AT HUFFPOST
No one ever opened their computer and said, “Yes! I’m so pumped to write a cover letter today!” Those one-page summaries of all of your best qualities and why your dream job should hire you are hella intimidating. But, unfortunately, despite the many, many changes in the way we work that have rolled out in recent years, it looks like the cover letter is here to stay. And since it’s often the first thing that your potential future employer learns about you, it’s pretty important to get it right. READ MORE AT BUSTLE
Want to become well-spoken? Here are three tips.
1. Make others feel well-heard
We focus too much on what we should say next, formulating witty responses in our heads instead of giving full presence to the person talking. The art of listening is as important as the art of speaking.
When the other person feels truly “heard,” that person will perceive you are caring about what he or she is saying, and this may make you appear more likable and better spoken. READ MORE AT LADDERS
A new report puts a price tag on the Latino population in the United States, and it is over two trillion dollars. This economic power, says the report, would rank as the 7th largest in the world if the Latino GDP (Gross Domestic Product) were its own country.
Headed by University of California, Los Angeles Professor David E. Hayes-Bautista, and Werner Schink, CEO of Latino Futures Research, the report commissioned by the non-partisan group Latino Donor Collaborative estimates the total GDP of the Latino population based on data that is publicly available at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Labor. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
Despite the fact that Hispanics currently make up over one-sixth of the population of the United States and hold considerable purchasing power - over $1.5 trillion per year - the entire Hispanic market remains underserved by most brands. As important as it is to market to this cohort, it's going to become increasingly more important for brands looking to survive and thrive. Consider the following: More than 40% of US Hispanics are Millennial, and Hispanics account for more than 25% of the population ages and & under. READ MORE AT INC.
