Archive for December 13th, 2005
High Demand for Latino Technology Professionals
13 Dec 2005
In order to remain competitive in the world economy the U.S. Department of Labor states that 1.5 million technology professionals will be needed here in the U.S. Furthermore, IBM states that in this decade “…one out of four jobs will be in information technology.” Strangely enough there has been a decline in technology related course enrollment. Of all students graduating from computer science programs in the U.S., Latinos represent 3.9 percent.
Friday, IBM, Florida International University and the University of Miami are to launch a program to encourage young people, especially Hispanics, to consider careers in engineering and information technology.
Called “LA Grid,” the initiative is to work to increase number of Hispanic students entering the technology industry by pairing them with IBM mentors and providing opportunities to work on research and development projects with Armonk, N.Y.-based IBM.
“Currently, there is a great opportunity for Hispanics in the technology industry,” IBM said.
Via / Bizjournals.com
Latinos Get Golden Globe Nominations
4:12 pm By Maegan La Mala · Entertainment · Comments Off
13 Dec 2005
The nominees for the 2006 Golden Globe Awards were announced today with nuestra gente represented across various entertainment genres. Brazilian Fernando Meirelles of City of God fame was nominated in the category of Best Director for his work on The Constant Gardener. Gustavo Santaolalla de Argentina was nominated in the category of Best Original Score for Brokeback Mountain. He previously worked on the scores of The Motorcycle Diaries and 21 Grams. Desperate housewife Eva Longoria was nominated in the category of Best Performance by an actress in Musical or Comedy Television Series.
The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards will be given out on January 16 of the coming year.
Delaware State Police Need Latinos
13 Dec 2005
The Delaware state police is in search of Latinos to join the force. The agency currently has 15 Latino state troopers out of a force of 657.
“We have not let up on our recruitment of all demographics, but we have intensified our efforts to recruit qualified Hispanic applicants,” state police spokesman Lt. Joseph Aviola said.
State troopers are visiting career fairs at colleges and military bases, attending community events and using radio, newspapers and flyers, as well as the state police Web site, trying to attract Latinos to a career in law enforcement.
I find it commendable that the Delaware state police is trying hard to diversify its force, especially with the growing Latino population of the state.
Via / The News Journal
Hipsters Love Luny Tunes and Reggaeton
13 Dec 2005
The end of the year brings plenty of “best of” lists. The Hipster/Yuppie magazine New York Magazine came out with its best of list yesterday and it turns out hipsters love reggaeton. They especially love Luny Tunes who was chosen as the magazines number #3 Best Producer and they heart Daddy Yankee’s Gasolina that was chosen as one of the year’s best Pop Micro-Trends. I predict reggaeton nights to start at Williamsburg bars and lounges.
Via / New York Magazine
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