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posted Mar 16, 2011 3:39 PM by Julian Alcazar
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APHA's Get Ready Scholarship: Open for submissions Deadline March 28th
To raise awareness about emergency preparedness, APHA is offering its third annual Get Ready Scholarship. The scholarship is a component of APHA’s Get Ready campaign, which works to help Americans prepare themselves, their families and their communities for all disasters and hazards, including pandemic flu, infectious disease, natural disasters and other emergencies.
Six scholarships of $500 each will be awarded:
• Two scholarships for high school seniors
• Two scholarships for college undergraduates
• Two scholarships for graduate students
Winning students will also receive a free one-year membership in APHA.
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
The Get Ready Scholarship, offered in conjunction with APHA’s Get Ready campaign, is designed to encourage high school and college students to focus on the importance of emergency preparedness. For more information on the campaign or preparedness, visit the Get Ready website. |
posted Oct 29, 2010 10:14 AM by Julian Alcazar
Application Deadline: October 31, 2010
The United Nations office in Washington is accepting internship applications
for the Spring 2011 semester. The U.N. Washington internship program
presents an enormous opportunity for college students and post-graduates
seeking a challenging work experience in international relations.
Requirements
Intern selection is highly competitive. Preference will be given to students
in their senior year of college or graduate school, with major area of study
in international relations, political science, communications or related
field. Students should demonstrate excellent language, research and writing
skills. Past experience in a professional office environment is an asset.
Preference is given to students who can work full-time with a minimum of 3
days per week required. Knowledge of Microsoft office is required. Strong
candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of the United Nations system,
the United States government and Congress. He/She will have a professional
demeanor and the ability to work in busy office with changing priorities and
minimal supervision. Above all, the strongest candidates will have a can-do
attitude and a sense of humor about themselves.
Duties and Responsibilities
U.N. Washington interns have a broad range of responsibilities that include
everything from representing the office at Washington events to fielding
public inquiries. As part of the program, interns attend Capitol Hill
hearings and NGO/think tank briefings on a variety of international subjects
and report back to the office and U.N. headquarters. The office works with
each intern to enable him/her to attend meetings on topics of particular
interest. Another facet of the internship program involves monitoring
international and regional news and keeping the office abreast of important
U.N.-related developments. In addition to these primary responsibilities,
interns are responsible for assisting with U.N. events, outreach and public
inquiries. They are also given the opportunity to assist with visits of U.N.
officials and conduct research for U.N. staff and projects. Likewise,
interns are expected to assist with some administrative duties and
contribute to the day-to-day functioning of the office.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter with start/end date and hours per week available,
a résumé, three reference letters (letters under separate cover are
preferred) and a writing sample to the e-mail address below. The writing
sample should be 2-4 pages and demonstrate an ability to put complex ideas
into clear concise language.
E-mail application materials to: internship@unicwash.org. Please put "UNIC
Internship" in the subject line. |
posted Sep 27, 2010 10:01 AM by Julian Alcazar
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ALTURA PRESIDENT & CEO MONIKA MANTILLA TO RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARD FOR BUSINESSThe highest honor for Latinos by LatinosNew York, New York – (September 23, 2010) – On September 29, 2010 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) will honor Altura Capital President and CEO Monika Mantilla as its Latino Leader with the prestigious Hispanic Heritage Award for Business. The 24th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards are presented by HHF and considered the highest honor by Latinos for Latinos. Other 2010 honorees include international singers Juan Luis Guerra (Arts) and Alejandro Sanz (Vision), TV star Don Francisco (Legend), Actress America Ferrera (Inspira), Mexican soccer legend Cuauhtémoc Blanco (Sports), Congressman Luis Gutierrez (Leadership); and a posthumous tribute to Educator Jaime Escalante (Math & Science). "We are thrilled to honor Monika and yet another class of inspiring Latino leaders," said Jose Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. "The past Honorees are part of history at this point, and we look forward to the 2010 Awardees to carry on the rich tradition of the Hispanic Heritage Awards. More than ever, it is important for young Latinos, especially Latinas, to have role models like Monika as a source of inspiration to help America move forward." "I am honored by this award," said Monika Mantilla. "I hope it motivates America to embrace emerging and diverse money management firms as a new vibrant source of value creation in the investment world. Innovation usually happens in smaller, highly effective environments. New sources of value creation usually are tapped first by smaller, nimbler organizations. Diverse firms tend to focus on overlooked, less saturated marketplaces, which frequently experience high growth and enormous value creation potential. Our country has much to gain by opening investment opportunities and channeling capital to the fast growing entrepreneurial segment of money management in America." The Hispanic Heritage Awards were established in 1987 by the White House to commemorate the creation of Hispanic Heritage Month. The program enables prominent cultural leaders to stand alongside business leaders, educators, public officials, community and young leaders in celebration of their achievements. Recipients of the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards will also be featured to highlight HHF's youth leadership efforts. About Altura CapitalAltura Capital provides multi-manager investment solutions, institutional advisory services, and research and analytics in the category of emerging and diverse managers to some of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. and the world. Altura leads the industry in coverage of the emerging and diverse manager market, offering institutional investors new opportunities to generate alpha and a way to broaden and promote diversity of the management of assets across the spectrum. For more information about Altura Capital, please visitwww.alturacap.com. About the Hispanic Heritage FoundationThe Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit national leadership organization which inspires, identifies, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce through national leadership, cultural, educational and workforce programs. For more information about the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, please visit www.HispanicHeritage.org. Please call 202.861.9797 for information on how to fund HHF's mission. CONTACT:Magaly Maldonado
Maria Esmeralda Paguaga
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posted Sep 21, 2010 5:45 AM by Julian Alcazar
LOFT Institute Position Description: Deputy Director, Los Angeles www.loftinstitute.org
Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) Institute seeks an entrepreneurial leader to serve as Deputy Director based in Los Angeles. Reporting to the Executive Director and Chair of the Institute and in partnership with the staff of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, the Deputy Director of the Institute will be principally responsible for development in addition to other internal and external facing responsibilities, including project management, administration, and human capital. The Deputy Director will play a critical role in the national expansion and overall growth of the Institute Responsibilities · Structure and lead regional and industry vertical teams of LOFT Fellows · Create and execute fundraising plans for regional and industry vertical initiatives · Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations · Administer the implementation of fundraising, CRM, and e-mail marketing solutions · Manage donor database and oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing · Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with members and major donors · Create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of individual donors · Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising · Represent the Institute in regional and industry-specific conferences and other public venues · Oversee the planning and execution of special events · Devise and direct new media strategies for integration with development plans Qualifications Candidates should have a passion for the LOFT Institute’s mission. Entrepreneurial skills are critical as the Deputy Director’s role is similar to launching a new non-profit organization. · Graduate degree preferred · 2+ years experience in campaign fundraising or non-profit development · Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills · Comfort and demonstrated success in fundraising and/or sales · Mature judgment, with a high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness; · Independent, results-focused, highly organized self-starter; · Ability to work under pressure in campaign-style environment · Computer, internet, and mobile data literate with experience in Microsoft Office or equivalent · Comfortable giving/receiving constructive feedback and acting as a coach/mentor to Fellows Salary: Salary will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications Application Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To Apply: Please email your resume to Daniel Heras at daniel.heras@loftinstitute.org. Background on LOFT: http://www.loftinstitute.org/about-loft The LOFT program was created by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund (HCF) to systematically identify, prepare, place and retain emerging Latino professionals on a management track. The LOFT program has evolved into the LOFT Institute, which leverages the assets of LOFT and HHF to better bolster America’s workforce via a regional and industry-specific approach. LOFT Institute’s mission looks to reestablish the American workforce as a global competitor by investing in the youngest and fastest growing segment of the population – the Latino community. Link to the Hispanic Heritage Foundation: http://hispanicheritage.org/ |
posted Sep 17, 2010 10:41 AM by Julian Alcazar
Position: Research Analyst at Sí TV in Glendale, CA (Greater Los Angeles Area) http://www.sitv.com Type: Full-time Associate Functions: Analyst, Research Industries: Entertainment, Research, Market Research, Broadcast Media Description Sí TV is looking for a qualified individual to support the Research team, with a focus on multi-platform tracking as well as set-top box rating analysis and internal and external client support. Additional duties include, but not limited to: • Assist Research Director in collecting and evaluating audience and market research data • Analyze and interpret data on viewership, markets and competitors • Design and execute primary research studies and analyze secondary research studies • Track monthly reports (e.g., Rentrak, Nielsen, Google Analytics) • Present and disseminate relevant industry resources and new findings to internal departments including maintaining the department’s intranet page • Create and edit customized presentations and slides for executive and sales team • Maintain relationships with current and prospective contacts/vendors • Implement assigned projects independently with regular guidance from direct supervisor and senior staff and assist on new and innovative projects and initiatives • Maintain research files and databases • Create and update training materials for research tools and train colleagues on procedures • Perform other related duties as assigned Skills Requirements: • 4+ years of prior experience in television media research & marketing required. • Knowledge of the Latino marketplace is strongly preferred • Demonstrated understanding of research systems such as Rentrak TV Essentials, National and Local Simmons, Claritas, Mediabiz, and Census American Survey • Strong analytic skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment without sacrificing accuracy and attention to detail • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) • Excellent communication skills both oral and written a must; strong project management skills are essential • Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-task • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team Education: Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent years of experience Company Description Sí TV is the first and only English-language cable network for American Latinos 18-34. Across all platforms—TV, broadband, VOD and wireless—Sí TV connects with bicultural Latino adults, offering content and community that speaks to this audience. Bold. Culturally relevant. Dynamic. From lifestyle and comedy programming to music and movies, 70% of Sí TV's programming slate consists of originals, all shot in high-definition. And with fresh, new shows joining the line-up this season, Sí TV continues to reflect and celebrate American Latino viewers. Sí TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Information Local candidates only, no relocation (Greater Los Angeles Area). No third party applications. Apply here: http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=1130158&svfId=771792&trk= |
posted Sep 12, 2010 9:49 AM by Julian Alcazar
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12TH ANNUAL YOUTH AWARDS LAUNCH IN 10 REGIONS ACROSS AMERICA
Over 150 Latino High School
Seniors will be Honored at Special Ceremonies,
Promoted as Role Models, and
Receive Educational Grants
WASHINGTON, DC (September 10, 2010) – The Hispanic Heritage
Foundation (HHF) will launch the 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Youth
Awards on September 16 and continue through the end of the year as more than
150 Latino high school seniors will be honored for their accomplishments in the
classroom and community. The prestigious leadership program will also promote
the young leaders as role models for their peers as they move forward to college
and provide them with grants which can be used for their education of social
entrepreneurship.
The Youth Awardees will be
selected in various categories (see below) in each of the cities and receive
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallions in each of the categories. After the
Regional Youth Awards Ceremonies, one recipient will be chosen in each of the
categories and celebrated during a star-studded event as National Youth
Awardees in Orlando, FL.
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Business – sponsored by BBVA Compass.
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Community Service – sponsored by Southwest Airlines.
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Education – sponsored by Target.
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Engineering & Mathematics – sponsored by ExxonMobil.
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Leadership – sponsored by the U.S. Army.
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Science – sponsored by Amgen and AstraZeneca
The Youth Awards schedule is:
Houston Sept. 16, 2010 Rice
University
Chicago Sept. 24, 2010 University of Chicago
Washington, DC Oct. 13, 2010 Capitol Hill (Russell Senate Bldg)
Los Angeles Oct.
20, 2010 University of Southern California
San Antonio Nov.
12, 2010 St. Mary’s University
Miami Nov. 16, 2010 Florida International University
New York Nov. 29, 2010 Fordham University
Phoenix Dec. 2, 2010 Arizona State University
Northern California Dec. 7, 2010 Stanford University
Dallas Dec.
9, 2010 Southern
Methodist University
National Youth Awards late
Jan. 2011 Orlando, FL
“The Hispanic Heritage Foundation
is looking forward to another group of young leaders we can count on for the
future,” said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. “We want don’t want to simply honor the outstanding
students but more importantly put them in a position from which to lead. As the Latino community grows in numbers and
influence, so does the need for developing leaders who can move us, and
America, forward. And we are grateful to
our University Partners and sponsors who provide us with the support to achieve
our mission.”
Reggaeton Superstar Don Omar is the spokesman for the Youth
Awards. For a video about the program
visit http://hispanicheritage.org/multimedia.php?video=2007_YouthAwards_Kids.flv.
Additional partners of the Youth
Awards include: CVS, UPS, Ashoka/Youth Ventures, Lowe’s, NRCCUA, U.S. NAVY, and
Voto Latino.
About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is
a national nonprofit organization which inspires, identifies, prepares and
positions Latino leaders for classroom, community and workforce. For more information, please visit www.HispanicHertitage.org.
Contact:
LOFT Institute
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posted Sep 12, 2010 9:33 AM by Julian Alcazar
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Please view the attached document to read more about the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and LOFT Institute.
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posted Sep 12, 2010 9:29 AM by Julian Alcazar
Look at the attached document for the Business Bios of only a few of the LOFT Institute talent. |
posted Sep 12, 2010 9:24 AM by Julian Alcazar
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posted Sep 12, 2010 8:33 AM by Julian Alcazar
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updated Sep 12, 2010 9:49 AM
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The 2010 Youth Awards Calendar coming to a City near you. The Youth Awards schedule is:
Houston Sept. 16, 2010 Rice
University
Chicago Sept. 24, 2010 University of Chicago
Washington, DC Oct. 13, 2010 Capitol Hill (Russell Senate Bldg)
Los Angeles Oct.
20, 2010 University of Southern California
San Antonio Nov.
12, 2010 St. Mary’s University
Miami Nov. 16, 2010 Florida International University
New York Nov. 29, 2010 Fordham University
Phoenix Dec. 2, 2010 Arizona State University
Northern California Dec. 7, 2010 Stanford University
Dallas Dec.
9, 2010 Southern
Methodist University
National Youth Awards late
Jan. 2011 Orlando, FL
2010 Youth Awards Calendar2010 Youth Awards Calendar |
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