College Programs
For college students, we offer a variety of leadership and personal development programs on leading college campuses specifically geared toward Latino leaders and academic achievers. Our programs are strategic and help students understand what is necessary for achieving career success, regardless of their chosen field.
For further information regarding any of our programs, please contact Patricia Arreola at patricia@hace-usa.org.
In partnership with Dale Carnegie Associates, HACE offers world class leadership and personal development programs for Latino student leaders on our partner university campuses. We bring together 25 to 30 Latino leaders from key organizations on campus for a two-day intensive training and development offered through Dale Carnegie Associates, a world class leader in personal training.
Topics include a range of key personal development areas including:
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Programs are held at various times throughout the year at HACE Partner Universities.
"The
leadership program gave me so much more confidence in what I can offer my
organization!"
- Dianne Rodriguez,
Cornell
University
In an effort to bring together Hispanic youth with Latino professionals, HACE invites Latino professionals to interact with students in a group discussion format. Thirty students from each Partner College participate in monthly group meetings with six mentors in order to foster their career development.
Monthly discussion topics include:
Functional Area Expertise and Skill Alignment
Managing your Personal Finances for Success
Power, Influence and Ethics
Teamwork and Collaboration
Celebration and Completion with Mentors
Participants are selected from leading Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0. Programs are held throughout the academic year at HACE Partner Universities.
Students who participate in any of our programs will receive guidance on their resumes, interviewing skills, and networking opportunities.
Workshops include:
Functional Area Expertise and Skill Alignment
Industry Insights and Choices
Building Confidence and Presence
Interviewing Techniques and Styles
Mock Interviews
In addition, HACE works with students to best prepare them for Internships and Full-Time job opportunities with some of America's leading companies.
Professional Development Workshops
HACE provides access and exposure to excellent career opportunities and prepares students to meet the expectations of leading companies and employees. To fulfill our mission, HACE provides the following Professional Development Workshops for Latino college students:
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Latino Student Organization Support
HACE works closely with Latino student organizations to keep them informed of the various programs we offer college students. We maintain excellent relationships with some of the country's strongest student organizations including the following:
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HACE is pleased to provide information on the following scholarships available to Latino students. We encourage you to visit our partner, the Hispanic College Fund, to determine if you might be eligible for any of the scholarships listed there.

We are proud to
announce our partnership with ComEd, an Exelon Company, to deliver
scholarship awards that will assist Latino students in furthering their
educational goals.
As a result of ComEd’s commitment to academic excellence and
community service, 5 outstanding students will be selected to receive
$2,500 scholarships in October 2008.
We are now accepting applications for the
2008 HACE ComEd Latino Scholarships, with a deadline of August 29,
2008.
Eligibility:
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Latino/a students who are
Illinois residents, regardless of where they attend school
* Open to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who
are expected to graduate in spring 2009
* Minimum
3.0 grade point average
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Documented community service
* Funds
available for students whose post-secondary studies include, or will
include:
--Accounting
--Business/Business
Administration/Management
--Chemistry
--Communications
--Computer Science
--Engineering
--Pre-Law
--Math
--Media
Relations
--Physics
Please contact
Nina Sánchez, HACE Student Programs Coordinator, with any questions.
Other Scholarship Resources
Hispanic College Fund -
www.hispanicfund.org
Diversity Pipeline Alliance - www.diversitypipeline.com
Hispanic Scholarship Directory - www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
HACE works to prepare college students for some of the best fast track jobs offered by America's leading companies and employers. Our Company Recruitment programs bring leading companies to campuses for special company open houses or recruitment programs that are targeted to Latino students. Look for upcoming special Company Recruitment at our Partner Universities.
HACE Goals and Objectives for our Partner Universities:
Increase the number of professional career opportunities available to Latinos in college by providing career guidance, leadership skills and mentoring while at the same time, increase the matriculation and graduation rates.
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New York
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California
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Hispanic Alliance for
Career Enhancement
25 E. Washington St., Suite 820
Chicago, IL 60602
Tel. 312.435.0498
Fax 312.435.1494
info@hace-usa.org
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