It’s time to recognize the talent pool we have right here in America, putting an end to minority statistics that may soon be more fairytale than truth. Especially in Florida where the Hispanic population is outperforming other states in college degree attainment levels.

Florida’s business schools, particularly Miami-Dade College, are being recognized nationally for their cutting-edge programs and for graduating among the highest numbers of Hispanics. Not only are these Hispanics brushing up on their business skills, but, according to recent studies by Florida State University’s Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, they are proving to be digital innovators and significantly expanding their online presence. Compared to other groups, Hispanics were the most likely to own and manage their own online businesses, blogs and websites.

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Broadband-enabled technologies have changed how businesses operate and thrive. It’s the innovators and skilled users of these technologies that bring opportunity for innovation and job creation across a range of industries. Though some statistics show that Hispanics are behind in education and technology adoption, many others are proving that they are in fact poised to become prominent figures in America’s digital business future, including the wireless industry.

While minorities are undoubtedly making big gains in broadband adoption, there are still many without online connections. According to a study by The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, there are many barriers at play, including financial, educational, and linguistic hurdles. Yet when socioeconomic factors are similar, studies show that Hispanics and non- Hispanic whites end up having similar usage patterns for broadband-enabled technologies.


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Politic365.com’s Charles D. Ellison talks with Dr. Wilhelmina Leigh, Senior Research Associate on Economic Security Issues at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.  Dr. Leigh offers insight in recent job growth proposals outlined by President Obama and what that means in terms of the current economic and political climate.  She also talks about the bi-partisan, bi-cameral debt commission and a recent proposal by Rep. Dan Larson (D-CT) to create a jobs committee.

Politic365.com’s Charles D. Ellison talks with Dr. Wilhelmina Leigh, Senior Research Associate on Economic Security Issues at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.  Dr. Leigh offers insight in recent job growth proposals outlined by President Obama and what that means in terms of the current economic and political climate.  She also talks about the bi-partisan, bi-cameral debt commission and a recent proposal by Rep. Dan Larson (D-CT) to create a jobs committee.

Read more at Politic365.

The Great Recession that began at the end of 2007 and pulled the economy sharply downward in 2008 and 2009 was but the latest and largest symptom of an underlying malady that emerged around 1980 when American workers first experienced the double threat of global competition and labor-replacing technologies.

In his statement to commend the National Broadband Plan developed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), President Obama hoped that a broadband-driven Internet would provide opportunities for economic growth and job creation. While the potential for the Internet to affect employment is vast, this article focuses on one specific aspect — the role of the Internet in helping Americans, particularly racial and ethnic minorities, find and obtain jobs.

Healthcare is one of the nation’s largest industries, providing 14.3 million jobs. Health careers offer rewarding, prestigious and well-paying jobs in a stable sector even in harsh economic times. Accordingly, the strength and quality of our health workforce is not only central to the capacity and effectiveness of our healthcare system, but it is also a crucial component of the nation's economic infrastructure and ongoing economic security.

As we consider the trajectory of green jobs over the past 18 months and where it appears to be headed, there is indeed a good story to tell. However, in order to appreciate it, we must come to terms with several setbacks.

Across the country, African American communities are suffering the consequences of the recession. Black unemployment is projected to hit a 25-year high and is nearly twice the national average, and joblessness is almost twice as severe for black men ages 16-24.

But people are not the only ones suffering. Our planet is in peril, too. The true threat of global warming, affirmed by the scientific community, does not go away when politicians and pundits stop talking about it or try to discredit it on cable television. The dirty economy, based on drilling and burning, is a direct threat to the health of all people, and especially to that of African Americans and other people of color.

The economic downturn, which began in December 2007, aptly has been called the Great Recession. The trough of job losses occurred in December 2009, by which time 8.4 million or 6.1 percent of all non-farm jobs were lost. This represented the largest decline of jobs (in either absolute numbers or percentage terms) since the Great Depression of the 1930s.

In response to this ongoing crisis, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009—a spending and tax relief package that totaled $787 billion. While the ARRA provided much needed relief and stimulus, the size and scope of the package was not in proportion to the enormity of the crisis. Too much of it was geared to ineffective tax cuts instead of direct job creation, and the crisis proved to be much worse than originally thought. Today the unemployment rate remains elevate  at 9.5 percent and many economists worry that the country is, at best, in a jobless recovery similar to what occurred after the 1990 and 2001 recessions. At worst, we may be heading into a dreaded double-dip. For the black community, the Great Recession has been catastrophic, and the prospect of a jobless recovery or further recession will extend the widespread economic and social woes in which much of the community is now mired.

A supervisor's Guidebook for Supporting and Retaining New Workforce Entrants in Today's Multicultural Workforce

This book outlines methods for integrating entry-level workers into the workplace through a strong assimilation process. The assimilation process is designed to help them adjust to the organization's culture, understand job expectations, and build their skills. It also provides guidance in helping new employees develop successful work relationships and build basic business literacy, while providing continuous performance support.

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Purpose of This Guidebook

This guidebook will assist you in managing your employment experience and learning about your work environment. Its tools, tips, and strategies will help you adapt, manage your work performance, and begin to think about job and career advancement. Fresh Start will help you recognize the importance of being accountable for your performance and for the results you achieve. Accountability requires understanding what is expected and then developing the necessary skills and behaviors to do what is expected. This guidebook will help you understand that you are accountable for the quality and quantity of your work and the way you do your work. Remember, poor results are hard to hide.

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