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.

Leadership Development

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:

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

Mentoring Programs

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.

Career Guidance

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:

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:

Scholarships

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.

ComEd Latino Scholarship Fund 

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:

*  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
*  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

Company Recruitment

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 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.

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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