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Last year, I shared two blog posts in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The first blog was about “The Benefits Of Being Bicultural And Bilingual In The Nonprofit Workforce,” and the second discussed tips on “How To Search For Bilingual Nonprofit Career Opportunities.”
Through the sentry-mid-level device, support, and inspiration, I want to also help the Hispanic/Latinx community succeed from recent graduates to entry-mid-level nonprofit professionals and beyond. I understand that growing up with a Hispanic/Latinx background can shape your professional development are, and your overall place in society.
Because of this, I want to equip you with career resources you can tap into to help provide you with the professional direction you seek. Whether you are interested in furthering your education, meeting other like-minded Hispanic/LatinX professionals in your industry, or looking to explore avenues to enhance your skills, I hope that the resources shared (courtesy of the University of Michigan Career Center and the Rice University of Career Development) below will give you the tools you need to begin the process for your career.
Hispanic/LatinX Career Sites:
- Diversity Employers | Job Search Engine: This site includes job and internship postings from employers that indicate they support diversity.
- Jobs for People of Color in Tech: This platform connects people of color with job opportunities in the tech industry.
- Latinx Alliances | Teach for America: Teach For America (TFA) works to confront educational inequity by training individuals to teach pre-K-12 students in one of 50 regions throughout the country. TFA offers a cultural-year onsite Latinx leadership network that supports those pursuing educational equity in the United States. TFA requires a two-year commitment.
- Saludos: This resource works to connect Hispanic/Latinx bilingual professionals with organizations seeking diversity in their workplaces.
- Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement: The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) is a national nonprofit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals
- iHispano - provides a professional network for Latinos that is far more engaging and welcoming than a typical job board
- LatPro - has helped match prospective Hispanic and bilingual candidates with employers from across the professional spectrum
Hispanic/LatinX Professional Associations:
- Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association(HLPA): This association lists organizations that indicate they commit to diversity and the Hispanic/Latinx community.
- Association for Latino Professionals of America: Events, networking, membership perks, and more -- the ALPFA Career Center provides a portal for members to connect with top Latino talent from 95,000+ ALPFA members across the country.
- Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE): a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ): dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry
- Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA): incorporated, nonprofit, national association of Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students committed to promoting the goals and objectives of the association
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting: This organization provides professional development workshops and career resources to its members to empower and develop future leaders. It offers opportunities to connect with Latinx professionals through a variety of networking events. There is no cost for a basic membership.
- Latin Business Association: This association focuses on Latino-owned businesses in California, and is the largest Latin business organization in the nation.
- Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies | Culture, The Culture Marketing Council: This association is a trade organization representing the Hispanic marketing, communications, and media industry.
- Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): This association focuses on the inclusion of Hispanics in corporate America at a level commensurate with the economic contributions of the Hispanic population.
- Jopwell: This is a career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals. This start-up assists companies with diversity recruitment, marketing, and retention efforts and provides resources for individuals seeking jobs and internships.
- Prospanica: This organization supports Hispanic MBAs and business professionals in achieving their educational, economic, and social potential. It hosts annual conferences and provides access to experts in the field. Prospanica also awards scholarships for graduate education to qualified individuals.
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic & Native Americans in Science: This national organization is working to foster the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
- Latinos in Science and Engineering: This group's focus is to promote, cultivate, and honor excellence in education and leadership among Latino engineers and scientists. It offers leadership development programs, and opportunities to develop career-related networks. A scholarship program is available to increase the number of Latino students completing their higher education goals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses: This association is committed to advancing the health in Hispanic communities and leading, promoting, and advocating for educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses. Scholarships are available to NAHN members.
- National Hispanic Medical Association: This organization is dedicated to empowering Hispanic physicians to be leaders who will help eliminate health disparities and improve the health of Hispanics. In the NHMA Career Center section of the website, there are job postings through the National Healthcare Career Network, and a variety of resources for job searchers.
- National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals: This organization is committed to advancing sustainable Hispanic homeownership. NAHREP accomplishes its mission by educating and empowering real estate professionals who serve Hispanic home buyers & sellers.
Hispanic/LatinX Graduate & Professional Educational Sites
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: Thousands of young Hispanics benefit from HACU with internships, scholarships, college retention and advancement programs, pre-collegiate support, and career development opportunities and programs
- AGEP - Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate: This program is committed to increasing the numbers of underrepresented minorities (URMs), including those with disabilities, entering and completing STEM graduate education and postdoctoral training to levels that are representative of the available pool.
- AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students: This fellowship, for Ph.D. students, is designed to increase the number of minority CPAs available to serve as role models and mentors to young people in the academic environment and university classrooms.
- The Chicago Committee’s Legal Trek Program: This summer program, hosted by the Chicago Committee and DePaul University College of Law, is available for diverse undergraduate students interested in the legal profession. In this eighth program, students learn about different practice areas, the law school application process, LSAT prep, participate in mock negotiations, a mock trial, and visit legal places of employment. Participants interact with attorney volunteers who serve as mentors and coaches for the Program.
There are so many more Hispanic/LatinX career and educational resources available on the web, these are the most prominent. If you know of any other resources or provide one, please connect with me.
Otherwise, I hope this guides you in the right direction you seek in your career or educational goals.
Best of luck!