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Episode 10
More than 40 million strong, Latinos are the second largest majority in the United States today. Although two-thirds of the overall workforce growth over the next 15 years is projected to be Hispanic, less than 1% of that growth will be in management. How can organizations tap this reservoir of talent to ensure that there is workforce diversity across all job levels? In spite of the fact that many Latinos were born and raised in the United States, there is a strong anti-immigrant sentiment among some people today which threatens the economy, according to Pro-immigration advocates. The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s LOFT (Latinos on Fast Track) program was developed four years ago to produce and sustain relationship between top Hispanic young professionals and U.S. businesses. Focusing on preparation, relationship building, mentoring and industry specific sustainability, LOFT has partnered with organizations such as Abercrombie & Fitch, JP Morgan Chase, Home Depot and Staples to advance the presence of Latino management and galvanize the workplace. Joining Richard Friend and Judy Seidenstein on this episode of Diversity Matters™ are Jose Antonio Tijerino, president and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation; Maritza Guevara, former LOFT intern and now a Quality Assurance Analyst at Navy Federal Credit Union; and Nanette Varias, a Navy Federal Credit Union manager and supervisor of 3 LOFT interns.
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