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How do you define leadership? Strategic thinking, persuasive
communication skills, interpersonal abilities that support
collaborative relationships, integrity, and an ability to
achieve results made the top of our list. Through El Futuro,
our Leadership Advancement Series and Mujeres de HACE,
Latino professionals are exposed to diverse avenues for building
these core skills and meet peers and mentors. We want to know
about your plans and goals for 2009. Please share them with us
by participating in our upcoming Latino Professional Pulse
Survey later this month. In the
meantime, be intentional about strengthening your relationships
by making one introduction or coaching one person who’s ready
for their next career opportunity.
 New
Corporate Member
We are proud to have United Way as a
new corporate member and look forward to achieving wonderful
things together. We encourage you to get to know your local
United Way and explore career opportunities with United Way
of America.
United Way is a national network of
nearly 1,300 local organizations that work to advance the
common good by focusing on education, income and health.
These are the building blocks for a good life: a quality
education that leads to stable job, enough income to support
a family through retirement, and good health.
United Way of America is the
national organization dedicated to leading the United
Way movement. Local United Ways create long-lasting
community change by addressing the underlying causes of
the most significant local issues. Common focus areas
include helping children and youth achieve their
potential, promoting financial stability and
independence, and improving people's health. Its goal is
to create long-lasting changes by addressing the
underlying causes of problems.
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Congratulations
HACE
Story
HACE events were instrumental in my recent career
search. I was consulting for a small firm focused on
entrepreneurship and competitiveness in emerging
markets, particularly the Middle East. While I enjoyed
consulting, I wanted to join a larger, global firm where
I could also work in implementing recommendations.
The HACE Chicago Career Conference in June 2008 and the
Latino Recruitment Series brought together such
companies. By speaking to recruiters and current
employees at these events, I was also able to identify
positions that aligned with my career goals and
ultimately chose to work for Zurich Financial Services.
I joined Zurich Financial Services in September as part
of its Global Associate Program. The Global Associate
Program (GAP) is a 44-week program that provides
on-the-job experience and intensive classroom training
at home and abroad. As an Associate, I am based in New
York with the Global Relationship Management (GRM) team.
My days are varied and full of learning as the program
requires I spend time with multiple teams in Chicago,
Zurich and London. Through this program, I am able to
apply my international experience, work on internal
process improvement projects and develop new strategies
to strengthen relationships with our customers.
I have to thank HACE for their commitment and
contribution to my career. I sincerely appreciate HACE's
efforts and wish the organization and its staff the
best!
– Aurora Torres, Global Associate,
Zurich Financial Services
Career
CornerJob-Hunting in a Weak Job Market: 5 Strategies for Staying Upbeat and Improving Your Chances of Success By: Randall S. Hansen Ph.D.
Feeling the job market
blues? Looking for a way to keep your focus and stay upbeat? Follow
these
five strategies
and you should be well on you way to overcoming the stress and
anxiety and landing that
next great job.
Student
Corner
El Futuro Update
El Futuro is
heading towards the home stretch! We kicked-off January with a
timely self-assessment and goal setting workshop at each of our
schools. Students will be using their self-assessments and goals as
the basis for developing individual career plans. Students will
present their career plans as a capstone project for the academic
year. In addition, our thanks go out to Gabriel Chavez and Michael
Simelton of Exelon Corporation who gave great insight into the
engineering sector to our students at Schurz High School.
Coming up:
February 19 - Speed
Interviewing & Mocktail Networking Reception at National-Louis
University
March 5 - HACE Job Shadow Day
Volunteers are needed to host students on Job Shadow Day.
Contact Nina D. Sánchez, Student Programs Coordinator at
nina@hace-usa.org
HACE on Facebook
We invite
you to become a member of our Facebook Group
and Fan Club to receive announcements about
our upcoming events, internships and scholarship
opportunities. To join, access your personal account, find
the
Hispanic
Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
Group and
choose "Join Group." We look forward to hearing from you!
HACE
News
Hispanic Leadership
Advancement Series Success
HACE launched its 2009
Leadership Advancement Series February 4. Twenty-five Latino leaders
representing 11 companies/organizations participated in Negotiations
training as masterfully presented by Chris Multhauf, Executive Dean
of National-Louis University College of Management and Business.
They also had the honor of meeting Vincent Allocco, Ph.D., President
of El Valor, whose mission is to support and challenge urban
families to achieve excellence and participate fully in community
life. Vincent challenged each participant to become a leader in
their communities by volunteering and joining non-profit boards.
We were thrilled to have
participation from JPMorgan Chase, Merrill Lynch and Aetna, who
participated in the pilot program in 2008. New organizations,
including Harris Bank, Banco Popular, CEDA, National City, Becker,
Delgado Erectors, Exelon, and UCAN also joined the program. Our
commitment to this work stems from a belief that these leaders will
pass on their learning to others to ensure a strong pipeline of
Latino corporate and civic leaders. We acknowledge each of these
companies and organizations for demonstrating a true commitment to
their Latino leaders and thank our program sponsor, National-Louis
University.
We still have space. If
you or your company is interested in participating, please contact
Luz Canino Baker at
Luz@hace-usa.org. The next
session will be held June 3 and focused
on "Engaging and Mobilizing People" presented by Dale Carnegie.
Mujeres de HACE Kick-off in
Chicago, IL
Mujeres
de HACE is set to kick off on February 17
and will help Latinas with work/life balance, enabling them to
improve all areas of their lives to benefit their families,
their employers and their communities. We'll have three dynamic
presenters, including Maria Rivera-Albert, one of the most
inspiring Latina trailblazers in the U.S.
The full Mujeres
de HACE program begins in March and runs through
September 2009, with experts in the family arena, financial
experts, and fun activities planned for the program. The women
selected for the program will also be introduced to executive
coaches. To apply, contact Luz Canino-Baker at
Luz@hace-usa.org
Announcements
United Way is looking for
a Chief Financial Officer in Alexandria, VA
As
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
you would be responsible for the strategic leadership of United
Way of America's Finance Department. You would provide the
financial leadership necessary to ensure sound fiscal management
of the organization, including advice and information to senior
management and Board of Trustees to achieve the goals and
objectives of United Way both globally and in the United States.
Interested
candidates should send their résumé and cover letter to Roberto
Sepulveda at
21st Annual Multicultural
Forum on Workplace Diversity
HACE Members Receive a One
Time Special Offer
Become a member of the
International Latino Cultural Center (ILLC) today...and
let them open doors to a unique multicultural experience. As an HACE
member, you receive the following:
• 20% off Individual
Membership to the International Latino Cultural Center
• Two 25th Chicago
Latino Film Festival Vouchers ($20 value)
• Vintage tote bag
displaying past Chicago Latino Film Festival Posters ($10 value)
2009 Ford Motor Company CHLI
Leadership Program
The Congressional
Hispanic Leadership Institute & Ford Motor Company
provide an amazing opportunity for Hispanic college
students to intern in Nation's Capital. Eight Hispanic
students will be selected to become part of this
exciting six-week internship program that offers a
first-hand experience on how the federal government
works and how public policy is shaped. The interns will
also have the opportunity to interact and meet appointed
and elected officials from all levels of government. Application
deadline is February 20, 2009.
U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Forest Service Summer Internship
The U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Forest Service is recruiting college students
for summer internship opportunities including: Civil
Engineers, Fire Technicians, Water Shed/Soil
Technicians, Park Guides, Forestry Aids, Fishery
Technicians, Biological Science Technicians. For more
information, contact Toby Rhue at
wrhue@fs.fed.us or
906.789.3364
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships
In support of its mission to double the rate of
Hispanics earning college degrees, the Hispanic
Scholarship Fund provides the Latino community more
college scholarships and educational outreach support
than any other organization in the country. Scholarship
deadlines are quickly approaching throughout February.
Be sure to visit their
Scholarship Programs
page and view information about availability.
¡Suerte!
The 2009 Hispanic
Heritage Youth Awards Are Finally Here
If you are a high
school senior you can't miss this opportunity! The
Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) launched its 12th
Annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, which identify,
promote and prepare Latino leaders in the classroom and
community. HHF and its sponsors will once again provide
more than half a million dollars in educational grants
to over 200 Latino high school seniors across 12 regions
throughout the country.
Application
deadline is March 6, 2009.
NCLR - Best Buy Emerging Latino Leaders Scholarship
Program
Best Buy Children's
Foundation and National Council of La Raza (NCLR) are proud
to unveil the second NCLR Best Buy Emerging Latino Leaders
Scholarship Program, which will award $30,000 in
scholarships to graduating Hispanic high school seniors
across the U.S.
Application
deadline is March 6, 2009.
Melrose Park Latinos Unidos
Con Voz Scholarship
This year LUV will be
awarding several scholarships to Hispanic/Latino students
who demonstrate involvement and commitment to the Latino
community and maintain at least a 2.50 GPA. For more
information, e-mail tmgltd2000@yahoo.com
or call 708.220.3321
Flirting for
Disaster/Coqueteo con Próposito
Save the Date - On
Thursday, March 19 the Red Cross Auxiliary
of Greater Chicago, HACE, & others invite you to
enjoy a fantastic night of fun and flirting at
Flirting for Disaster:
Coqueteo con Próposito at Lalo's
restaurant in downtown Chicago. A young,
philanthropic and professional crowd attends these
upscale events held at hot venues throughout the
city. Raising much-needed funds, Flirting for
Disaster supports the work of your local Red Cross
as they respond to disasters in Chicagoland every
day.
Warm
regards,
The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
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