Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
College Student Outreach Programs
Rutgers University
January 2003
in partnership with
25 E. Washington Street
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Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602
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(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
Overview
• HACE Background, Focus and Leadership
• HACE Goals and Objectives for Rutgers University
• College Guidance, Resources and Recruitment Opportunities
• Leadership Training – Latino Student Organizations
• Honors and Awards
• Student Organization Grants
• Career Achievement Awards
in partnership with
25 E. Washington Street

Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
HACE Background and Programs
20th Year serving the Latino professional community
Membership and Database – extensive and frequently updated
Key Programs
• Annual Career Conference – our flagship event (1,600 careers)
• Professional Recruitment – Employer Support Program (50)
• Career Development Workshops – (500)
• Monthly Latino Achiever Series – career explorations (1000’s)
• Mega Networking Fiestas – Latino professional/employer networking (1,000’s)
• Job Postings – www.hace-usa.org (1,000’s)
• Resume Subscription Service – monthly fee
• E-mail blasters – targeted communications to Latino professionals
• Latino Diversity Good Practices – Understanding Your Latino Workforce
• College Recruitment, Internships, Workshops, Scholarships and Mentoring
• High School Guidance, Internships, Mentoring and Scholarships
HACE is a leader and unique practitioner of Latino professional development nationally
25 E. Washington Street
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Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
HACE – Working to Connect Latinos and Major Employers
20th Year serving the Midwest – in full expansion phase to Texas, New York, California and Florida
Incubation and Nurturing at all stages of the Career Continuum
Early
Professional
High School
Late
Professional
Mid
Professional
College
Mentoring
Internships
Scholarships
College Guidance
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Recruitment
Mentoring
College Guidance
Leadership Dev
Scholarships
Career Guidance
Skill Development
Mentoring
Career Guidance
Networking
Placements
Career Fair
Annual Career Conference
Professional Recruitment
Career Development Workshops
Latino Diversity Best Practices
Monthly Latino Achiever Series - career explorations
MegaNetworking Events
25 E. Washington Street
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Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602
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Networking
Placements
Career Fair
Exec Dialogues
Coaching
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Job Postings - www.hace-usa.org
E-Mail Blasters
Resume Subscription Service
College Recruitment, Mentoring, Scholarships
College Internships and Leadership Development
High School Guidance, Internships and Mentoring
(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
The HACE Board – Our Leadership
Name
Title
Company
Industry
Abe Tomás Hughes, II, Chairman
Managing Director
Hughes Girardi Partners
Investment Banking
Martin Sandoval, Vice Chairman
Director, Corporate Development
Sara Lee
Consumer Goods
Vinny Caraballo, Chair Emeritus
Principal
Hewlett-Packard Consulting
Enterprise Consulting
Laura Macias, Treasurer
Manager - Business Process Redesign
R.R. Donnelley and Sons
Printing and Media
Robert Garcia, Secretary
Director, Corporate University
Int'l Truck & Engine/Navistar
Manufacturing
Cristina Benitez
President
Lazos Latinos
Advertising
Mario Carvajal
CIO, Latin America
Aon Corporation
Insurance
John Edelman
Managing Director, Human Resources
Edelman Worldwide
Public Relations
Greg Hinton
Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing
U.S. Cellular
Telecom - Wireless
Jose Lopez-Dominguez
Project Engineer
Caterpillar Inc. (on leave)
Manufacturing
Alan Martinez
Consultant
Shore Advisory Services
Banking
Thomas Paulick
Principal
Scherer Schneider Paulick
Outplacement Services
Fernando Pavón
Vice President, Citibank at Work
Citibank
Banking
Robert Rodriguez
Principal
Astira Technology
Consulting - High Tech
Digby Solomon
General Manager
Tribune Interactive/Exito
Media
Lucy Torres
Manager, Diversity Recruitment
Abbott Laboratories
Pharmaceuticals
Regina Turner
Vice President - Sr. Diversity Consultant
Bank One
Banking
Roberto Villanueva
Attorney at Law
Dowd, Bloch and Bennett
Legal
Gloria Woods
Vice President, Diversity
CNA Insurance
Insurance
Maria Zywiciel
Inclusion, Senior Marketing Specialist
Edward Jones
Investment Management
25 E. Washington Street
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Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
HACE Goals and Objectives for Rutgers University:
Increase the number of professional career opportunities
available to Latinos at Rutgers, while at the same time, increase
the matriculation and graduation rates
Resources and Partnerships:
• Career Center
• Dept of Multicultural Services – Center for Latino Arts & Culture
• Student Organizations
• Alumni Office
• College Human Resources Department
• University Development Office
• School Newspaper
• Admissions and Financial Aid
in partnership with
25 E. Washington Street

Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
College Guidance and Resources
Workshops
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Skill Development
Career Planning and Management
Financial Aid Basics
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Resources
How to Apply Successfully and Obtain More Aid
Recruitment
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Special Programs – Noche con Morgan Stanley
Companies focused on Latino professionals
Inside track at leading companies - strong recruiter relationships
Mentoring Programs
in partnership with
25 E. Washington Street

Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
College Mentoring Programs
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5 Professional Mentors + 25 Student Achievers
Student selection process to obtain most motivated and career oriented
− GPA Minimum of 3.0
− Application questions to improve selection
8 Sessions during Academic Year
– Functional area expertise / personal skill alignment
– Inside track for initiating your career
– Industry choices and insights
– Building Confidence and Presence
– Power and Influence
– Ethics
– Preparing for a Lifetime of Career Transitions
– Closing ceremonies and celebration
Counseling, Advising and Networking
in partnership with
25 E. Washington Street

Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
Leadership Training – Latino Student Leaders
Professional Leadership Development – top Latino student leaders
 World class leadership training for top Latino leaders
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Training conducted in Spring after student elections
Top officers from most influential and deserving organizations
Basic and advanced leadership techniques
Team building and forming relationships
Win-win negotiations and building long-term partnerships
Communications and presentations
Fundraising
 Refresher course in Fall semester
• Fine-tuning of techniques learned in the Spring
 Training to be conducted by leading professional organization
in partnership with
25 E. Washington Street

Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
Honors and Awards
Young Latino Achiever Awards
 Recognition of superior performance in college years
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Rewarding graduates obtaining a 3.25 GPA and above
Special recognition ceremony at graduation
Recruitment prioritization for leading HACE partners
 Special awards for extraordinary performance
 Involvement of parents and family in ceremony
 HACE to track students for future recruitment opportunities
in partnership with
25 E. Washington Street

Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
Student Organization Grants
Leadership Awards
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Awards to promote strong Latino leadership with organizations
• Disbursement of two $500 awards to selected student groups
• Competition requiring proposal submission as follows
Rutgers University Program
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Background and historical information on organization
How can an alliance with HACE be helpful?
What should HACE do to be successful at Rutgers?
Submission deadline – May 31, 2003
Via email to: abetomas@hace-usa.org
in partnership with
25 E. Washington Street

Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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Rutgers University
HACE Student Outreach Programs
Student Scholarships
Career Achievement Awards
• Disbursement of two $1,000 awards for 2002/2003 academic year
• Competition requiring essay submission
• Objective to encourage career exploration and planning
Rutgers University Scholarships
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Resume and personal biographical information
What career experiences have best prepared you for the future?
Tell us about your future career plans over the next 5 to 10 years?
Submission deadline – May 31, 2003
Via email to: griselda@hace-usa.org
in partnership with
25 E. Washington Street

Suite 1500  Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 435-0498 
Fax (312) 435-1494
 www.hace-usa.org
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