The National Society for Hispanic Professionals’ Diversity Job Fair Series returns to Chicago’s Navy Pier on March 27th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – March 10, 2008 -- The National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP), in conjunction with diversity job board LatPro.com, will be bringing its successful job fair series back to Chicago on March 27, 2008. The Chicago event, designed to help multicultural professional jobseekers connect with diversity-conscious companies, is the second in a series of nine career fairs being held across the country this year.

NSHP felt Chicago was an ideal host city for this event. As an international center of business and commerce, the city attracts top-tier professional talent from across the globe. It is also home to a significant Hispanic population, with approximately 26% of Chicago’s residents reporting that they are of Hispanic heritage (Source: U.S. Census Bureau) – an advantage for employers seeking workers with insight into Latino culture and/or Spanish language abilities.

“We attribute the success of last year’s Chicago job fair to the variety of companies represented, the enthusiasm and qualifications of the professional candidates who attended the event, and the convenience of the Navy Pier location” said Ricardo Villalba, Assistant Coordinator for the NSHP job fairs. “Coming back to Chicago was an easy decision, and we expect an even greater turnout from employers and job seekers at this year’s event.”

Job seekers attending the 2008 Chicago Diversity Career Fair will meet representatives from prestigious employers including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, AT&T, Unilever, Pfizer, and Verizon Wireless.

Companies will be able to meet hundreds of bilingual and multicultural professional candidates in a convenient and organized format designed to maximize recruiting efficiency.

Upcoming NSHP Diversity Career Fairs

• March 27, 2008 - Navy Pier (Lakeview Terrace), Chicago, IL
• April 24, 2008 - Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY
• May 21, 2008 - Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, MA
• June 10, 2008 - Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA
• August 21, 2008 – Trinity Center at Trinity College, Washington, D.C.
• September 4, 2008 - Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY
• October 23, 2008 - Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX
• November 6, 2008 – San Jose Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, CA

Admission is free for all job seekers.

For more details visit nshp.org or call (954) 727-3863 for exhibitor information.

About The National Society for Hispanic Professionals
The National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP), a non-profit organization with more than 19,700 registered members, works to empower Hispanic professionals with connections, networking and leadership opportunities, as well as information on education, scholarships, careers and entrepreneurship. NSHP seeks to ensure the inclusion of Hispanics in corporate America at a level commensurate with the representation of Hispanic Americans within our communities.

NSHP Contact:
Sandra Roffo
sroffo@nshp.org
www.nshp.org

About LatPro.com
Established in 1997, LatPro is the worldwide leader in online employment resources for Hispanic and bilingual professionals. With over 320,000 registered candidates and 90 of the Fortune 100 companies using its award-winning service, the LatPro.com site (available in English, Spanish and Portuguese) is the premier career destination for Latino and bilingual professionals throughout the U.S. and Latin America.

LatPro, Inc. Contact:
Rob Steward
Rsteward@LatPro.com
(954) 727-3863