Hispanic PR Association (HPRA)’s Post

The LAGRANT Foundation and HPRA Collaborate to Advance Hispanic Professionals in the Industry "We are thrilled to partner with TLF to expand opportunities for young professionals and diversify the talent pipeline in communications,” said HPRA President Sonia V. Diaz. “By 2050, 78% of net new workers and 29% of the U.S. population will be of Hispanic descent. As communicators, it’s vital that our industry reflects this reality to effectively engage these communities. HPRA and TLF are deeply committed to this effort, and this collaboration strengthens our ability to support and connect with an evolving and dynamic population.” Major corporations and agencies across the country already partner with both organizations to provide open roles to their networks and collaborate on career development workshops. Through these partnerships, students and professionals at all career stages gain increased access to pathways that can help them advance in their careers.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/epRqynw2

Christian Women's Job Corp awards 4 scholarships to help with next steps – The Christian Index - https://lnkd.in/g8JdGgqR Women’s Job Corp awards 4 scholarships to help with next steps  The Christian IndexsourceFunds Digest

What does it mean to advocate for #careerdevelopment? This question, among many others, framed a powerful discussion during the expert panel I moderated as part of Career Week - North America, co-hosted by CERIC, NCDA, and CCDF-FCDC. 🌟 Together with inspiring leaders from Canada, the US, and the UK—Shelby McIntyre, Katherine Jennick RCDP, Bella Doswell CCDP, RCDP, Sareena Hopkins, Marty Apodaca, LPCC, CCC, NCC, and Keka DasGupta—we explored: ❓ Why career advocacy matters: What drives us to champion career development as a right, not a privilege? ❓Challenges and breakthroughs: How do we navigate obstacles like resource limitations or misconceptions about career development’s value? ❓Actionable steps: What can each of us do, as career development professionals, to amplify the importance of this field and make lasting change? One insight resonated deeply with me: Career development isn’t just about finding work. It’s about shaping lives, communities, and futures. It’s about empowering individuals to discover fulfilling careers that align with their values and potential. Imagine a world where this isn’t the exception but the norm. I invite you to reflect: What role does career development play in your life, and how can you advocate for its importance in your sphere of influence? For those who couldn’t attend, here are a few resources discussed during the session to inspire your advocacy journey: 📘 Advocacy Toolkit (ASPECT BC - Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training): https://lnkd.in/gujGnfsH 📘 Beyond Decent Work Playbook: https://lnkd.in/gKA7yzsN 📘 National Advocacy Campaign in Canada: https://lnkd.in/gM8szCpg Thank you to my fellow panelists, our engaged audience, and the incredible organizing teams at CERIC, NCDA, and CCDF. We need to continue this important work together—because advocating for career development is advocating for brighter futures. #CareerDevelopment #Advocacy #CareerWeek #FutureOfWork #BeyondDecentWork #CanadaCareerMonth #CrossPollinators #CDBees

Over the summer at Clyde & Co we launched our first Insight Weeks of our new social mobility initiative: LIFT (Legal Insight for Future Talent). Welcoming 80 participants across the UK on our LIFT Social Mobility Insight Week and LIFT Black Heritage Insight Week. LIFT complements existing programmes and initiatives designed to address under-representation in the legal sector. This includes our partnerships with non-Russell Group universities, ring-fenced programmes such as Bright Futures, and the use of contextualised recruitment across all Early Careers applications.  Our LIFT Insight Week is a paid 5-day programme designed to provide fair access to insight into the legal sector, with a focus on advancing social mobility and underrepresented groups. Learn more and hear the experiences of participants and colleagues who supported the programme ⬇️ Find out more about LIFT and join our talent community here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e8uKQX67 #SocialMobility #SuccessAndBeyond

#FAREMember Aiyisha K. Adams, MBA, CRPC, CDP, Vice President of Advisor Engagement at Osaic, discussed The Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE)’s work at career fairs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The organization aims to increase the number of Black professionals in the financial services industry. FARE partners with several financial services firms (including Osaic, RBC, Franklin Templeton and Nationwide) and HBCUs. The financial services industry has been slow to change in terms of diversity, particularly at the leadership level. According to a collection of research from the Government Accountability Office’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 68% of executive/senior-level management positions in the financial services industry were held by men, compared to 32% for women. 85% of those positions were held by white individuals, compared to 3%, 4%, and 7% for Black, Hispanic and Asian individuals, respectively. Adams was one of several presenters at the think tank “Focused on the Future: Exploring DEIB in the Wealth Management Industry.” The two-hour discussion, held during Wealth Management EDGE last week at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood Beach, Fla., included five presentations on particular DEIB initiatives at (or outside of) firms and a discussion with dozens of prominent individuals from across the industry. Read more on https://lnkd.in/eRdQ2FBs #FAREImpact #FinancialServices #WealthManagement #Finance #DiversityInitiatives #FARE

We have two new blog posts! In Summer 2023, HEQCO surveyed recent bachelor’s degree graduates from Ontario universities to explore whether their expectations matched the realities of career planning, getting their first job, wages and job quality. We also gathered data about key identity characteristics such as ethnicity, family income, immigration status, disability status, sexual orientation and first-generation status. Find out what we heard: https://lnkd.in/eGk4PzZk HEQCO’s study on the school-to-work transition explores the experiences of recent PSE graduates as they enter the labour market. Institutions offer career services, activities and workshops to support this transition. HEQCO’s research found that recent graduates consider some of these services more helpful than others. Check out our infographic on institutional career services to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAUMy4dH #ONpse #highered

We are excited to announce that Marisa Darden, Chair of Benesch's White Collar Practice, will present at the Corporate Counsel Women of Color | 2024 Career Strategies Conference on May 1st in New York City. Her session, Building Meaningful Relationships Within Your Practice and Across the Firm, will dive into tips for expanding your network and building purposeful professional relationships. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkGPakz #CCWC #BeneschLaw

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Ruby Chandy, SB ’82, SM ’89, emphasized the value of relationship-building in career progression. She encouraged students to build relationships with people in their fields as well as others that pique their interest. “It took a long time to realize that as human beings, we can be more effective if we have that personal connection,” said Chandy. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4gRLwgJ