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Latin Career News - May 2006

Career, Employment and Diversity
 
Study: Finance industry needs more women, minority managers
The financial industry still isn't employing enough women and minorities as managers, according to a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission study of the banking, credit, securities and insurance sectors.


Market reports indicate strong demand for workers
As thousands of college graduates trade the classroom for the workplace, job opportunities appear to be plentiful for the class of 2006.


Retailers talking the talk: Don’t want business lost in translation
As retail businesses strive to serve Hispanic customers by recruiting bilingual employees who can easily transition from English to Spanish, job seekers with Spanish-language skills are finding themselves a hot commodity.


EEOC settles national origin lawsuit for $400,000
The EEOC has settled a lawsuit against the successor of U S WEST Communications, Qwest Communications International Inc., on behalf of Hispanic employees whom the EEOC alleged were denied promotions to management jobs.


Companies using illegal workers to be targeted
Unveiling a new strategy aimed at companies employing illegal immigrants, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff vowed to "break the back" of businesses that exploit undocumented immigrants, starting with over 1,000 arrests at German-based firm IFCO Systems.
 
U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
 
Puerto Rico Senate OKs Bill to Ease Crisis
Puerto Rico's Senate approved a key piece of legislation aimed at resolving a partial government shutdown that has closed the U.S. territory's schools and kept more than 100,000 public employees out of work since May 1.


Latin America Credit Default Swaps Set to Rise, Brokerage Says
Latin American credit default swaps are set to rise on concerns elections in the region this year may bring in new leaders opposed to free-market policies, according to Brazilian brokerage Agora CTVM.


Brazilian Gang Kills Dozens Of Police
A notorious criminal gang unleashed a second wave of attacks against police, bringing the number of people killed to at least 52, including 35 police officers, in what one official called the deadliest assault of its kind in Brazil's history.


Dozens of penguins die, smothered in oil
About 100 oil-coated Magellanic penguins have turned up dead in recent weeks off the coast of Argentina, most in a nature reserve near the frigid southernmost tip of Patagonia.
 
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Immigration Update
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Search for Classes
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Upcoming Events
 

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Events
May 25, 2006, Tysons Corner Ritz Carlton - McLean, VA
Job fairs for professionals of all skill sets holding a current security clearance issued by the US Government or military.
More Information and Locations.

National Society for Hispanic Professionals Career Fairs
June 15, 2006 – Cobb Galleria Center, Atlanta, GA
June 22, 2006 – LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
August 24, 2006 – Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston, TX
You're invited to attend a career fair designed for Hispanic and bilingual professional job seekers. You'll be meeting with top employers specifically interested in your multicultural and/or language skills, so please dress in professional attire and bring plenty of resumes!
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