Becoming a certified minority-owned business owner has a tremendous number of perks, allowing you to gain access to resources, networking opportunities and funding that can help your small business thrive. But when it comes to your business and your business needs, it can be difficult to figure out which certification is right for you. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know about each certification: The 8(a) Business Development Program The 8(a) Business Development program helps socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses grow by limiting competition for certain contracts to participating businesses, allowing them to become solid competitors in the federal marketplace. Disadvantaged businesses in the…
Author: Hispanic Community
Caregiving has remained a popular occupation for the Hispanic community, whether you are caring for an aging family member, your own children or helping to care for someone else outside of your family.In fact, Hispanic caregivers had the highest reported prevalence at 21%, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance. But the industry has long struggled to provide the funds and resources necessary for someone to work as a caretaker without needing to take on another job, pulling time away from other responsibilities.But thanks to a new bill that has passed for those caring and needing care, caregivers are finally going…
By Kat Castagnoli “We need to diversify our audience.” “How can we attract a more diverse supporter base?” “Our audience is too white, too male, too [something].” These may be among the thoughts you’ve been pondering in this “new” era of racial reckoning, where many organizations, rightly so, are considering who they’re reaching—and more importantly, who is being left out or excluded. Brands are paying closer attention to how they portray inclusivity in their messaging and are featuring more diversity in commercials and marketing content than ever before. But there’s still more work to be done. As of 2016, 37%…
Did you know the Department of the Army employs more than 260,000 civilians in more than 500 career fields? Whatever you’re passionate about, Army Civilian Careers can help you turn that potential into a meaningful career with lifelong benefits. Bring your skills where they can make a real difference each day through meaningful and challenging work. With a civilian job in the military, you get to work alongside the nation’s Soldiers, bringing a level of expertise and skill that keeps the Army ready for anything. While you may not work in uniform, your contributions as part of the U.S. Army…
By Alejandra Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Nearly 30,000,000 Americans worked full-time in science and technology jobs in 2020, according to the National Science Foundation. That means about one quarter of the American workforce is engaged in the STEM fields that are crucial to the future of our economy and our national security. These good-paying, innovative jobs aren’t solely available to those with advanced degrees, either. So why don’t these jobs accurately reflect the diversity of America? The opportunities to take part in the jobs and advancements of tomorrow are simply out of reach for too many…
Gloria Estefan, the woman behind hit songs in English and Spanish, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday. Estefan, who was born in Havana, Cuba, is the first Hispanic woman to be included in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The induction is the latest honor in Estefan’s decades-long career. She is the second best-selling female Latin artist in history and was named one of the Top 100 greatest artists of all time by VH1 and Billboard. In her hometown of Miami, though, she’s best known for her iconic song catalog, which has been blasted at family cookouts,…
Is working in an office not for you? You’re not alone. Luckily, many non-office jobs are in fast-growing industries that are actively hiring and provide a steady income. For example, think about jobs in “green” industries, such as solar panel installation and wind turbine maintenance. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry is not only increasing in job opportunities, it’s projected to have one of the fastest wage and salary increases over the next decade. Could this be a field for you? Let’s take a closer look at the construction industry and what it takes to pursue training and…
There are nearly 2.4 million working-age Latinx and Hispanic people who identify with having a disability in the United States today. Of those over two million people, a little less than half are either employed or want to be employed. Finding a job when you have a disability can be difficult and once that job is secure, asking for accommodations can be even more difficult, especially if you’ve never done it before or believe that your accommodation might be “too cumbersome.” Luckily, the ADA has protections in place that might allow you to ask for more than you think. Here’s…
“Pride,” or “Gay Pride,” as it is also known, has transformed from a “day,” or a “weekend,” or a “month” of celebration to Pride 365! For those who ask, when is Pride Month? It’s typically considered to be in June (the first Pride Parade took place in New York City on June 28, 1970). Below is the full spectrum of events for 2023. JUNE 2023 Pittsburgh Pride, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: June 2 – 4 Pittsburgh Pride 2023 will be the first Pride in Pittsburgh thrown in collaboration between LGBTQ+ organizations across Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania region. One Magical Weekend, Orlando, Florida: June…
The Top LGBTQ+ Friendly list was compiled from market research, independent research, diversity conference participation and survey responses that were performed by DiversityComm’s agents and/or affiliates. This year, hundreds of companies participated. The final results are published in the fall issue of HISPANIC Network Magazine and available on digital and print newsstands mid-August. Published by DiversityComm, HISPANIC Network Magazine is dedicated to promoting the advancement of Hispanics in all aspects of education, business and employment to ensure equal opportunity. DiversityComm also publishes Black EOE Journal, Professional WOMAN’s Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, Diversity in STEAM Magazine and DIVERSEability Magazine. 2023 Top…
