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Latin Career News - October 2005

Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/09/2005 - 9:01pm.
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U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
 
Positive Economic Outlook Projected for Latin America, Caribbean
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a continuing positive economic outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean. The region is projected to have a 4 percent economic growth rate in 2005 and a 3.75 growth rate in 2006, well above historical averages.

More Hispanic Grads Entering Market Every Year
From 2002 to 2004 the Hispanic adult population in the 87 metropolitan markets increased by 16 percent while the number of Hispanic college graduates increased by 22 percent.

Growing Hispanic Population Affects Businesses, Employment
The Latino population of North Carolina is the second-fastest growing of any state in the country, according to El Pueblo, a nonprofit organization.

Study highlights trends in Hispanic business
A new study of Arizona's Hispanic-owned businesses found that they are not using chambers of commerce and other nonprofit organizations to their full advantage.

Hospital Officials Say They Do Not Restrict Languages
After allegations that a supervisor sent out an e-mail to employees saying only English should be spoken in the workplace, officials at Cleveland Clinic Florida said it is against their policy to "restrict the use of any language in the workplace."

Bridge building
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Nashville area has one of the fastest growing new immigrant populations in the nation. With that influx comes changes and challenges for the employment landscape.

Venezuela to fully join Mercosur
Venezuela will become a full member of the South American trade bloc Mercosur, with its new status to be formalized in December.

Wyndham recognized for diversity efforts
Efforts at creating a diverse workplace have paid off for Wyndham International, as the hotel chain has been named to both Latina Style magazine's "2005 Latina Style 50" and Black Professionals Magazine's "Top 25 Companies for African Americans" in 2005.
 
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Upcoming Events
 

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Events
October 20, 2005, Sheraton National, Arlington - Arlington, 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.

Diversity Job Fairs
October 26, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm, Tampa, FL
November 2, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm, Dallas, TX
November 2, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm, Baltimore, MD
November 8, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm, Philadelphia, PA
November 9, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm, West Conshohocken, PA
November 9, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm, Raleigh-Durham, NC
November 10, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm, Houston, TX
All professionals, Alumni and graduating seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Professional dress required for free admission. Bring plenty of resumes and be prepared for an interview. More Information and Locations.

Latin American Association Entry Level Job Fair
November 19, 2005, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Atlanta, GA
This exciting event attracts upwards of 25 employers from companies and organizations seeking to diversify their workforce and more than 600 Latino job seekers. More Information.

Visit LatPro's calendar for other upcoming events and conferences related to doing business in Hispanic and Latin American markets.

 
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