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Latin Career News - July 2005

Submitted by editor on Sat, 07/09/2005 - 9:12pm.

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U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News

Venezuela to seize 'idle' firms
The Venezuelan government warned it will confiscate hundreds of private companies that are lying idle and help workers to set up co-operatives to re-start production. Some business leaders fear it may lead to a wider attack on private property.

Help wanted: Trucking looks to Hispanics to drive industry
Facing an aging work force and high turnover, trucking companies are recruiting in urban Hispanic communities, advertising in Spanish, appealing to high-school students and setting up booths at job fairs.

Hispanics in U.S. lag in education
Statistics show that Latino students have the nation's highest high school dropout rate and the lowest college enrollment rate -- is the U.S. government doing enough to help Latino youth?

Bank promoting loan program through Hispanic chambers
U.S. Bank, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are combining efforts to offer ¡Capital!, a loan program aimed at small businesses in high-growth Hispanic markets nationwide.

Rising births to immigrant moms require translators
With nearly one in four American births now to a foreign-born mother, pressure is growing on health care centers to not only deliver babies, but also deliver in more languages than one.

Hispanic Groups to Battle Over Nominee
President Bush's potential nomination of the Supreme Court's first Hispanic justice may prompt a battle between conservative and liberal Hispanic groups over the nominee's ideology.

Minorities seek to boost role in primaries
Speaking on behalf of black, Hispanic and Asian voters, activists told a commission examining the Democratic presidential primary system that states with significant minority populations should play an earlier role.

Wachovia reaches out to Latino customers
Similar to an ATM card, Wachovia Bank's Dinero Directo card is designed to encourage more Latinos to use the bank instead of check-cashing outlets or money orders to send money to family and friends in Latin America, the Caribbean or Mexico.

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The Pathfinder
by Nicholas Lore

Do you wake up every morning looking forward to going to work or does your current job leave you bored and unsatisfied? Written by the founder of renowned career consulting firm The Rockport Institute, this book is designed to successfully guide you through the process of planning your future. Whether you need help choosing your first career or want to discover a more fulfilling professional path, this enjoyable read could change your life.

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August 11, 2005, The Sheraton Reston Hotel, Reston, VA
Job fairs for professionals of all skill sets holding a current security clearance issued by the US Government or military.
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