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Why Study Latin America
 Because it matters:
 Latin American countries have been our allies, our
enemies, and our trading partners. The history, politics
and economics of the United States is entangled with
Latin America and increasingly our culture is being
shaped by influences from countries south of the
border.
 Latinos are about to become the largest minority group
in the United States and in Utah the Latino population
increased a staggering 138% since 1990. As Latin
America assumes an increasingly vital role in U.S. and
global affairs, an appreciation and knowledge of the
region's rich cultural diversity and profound geographic,
social, economic and political variations is more
important than ever.
 Because it's cool:
 Latin America is a rich mosaic shaped by African, Native
American, European and Asian cultures. Whether you
are interested in art or architecture, economics or
politics, history or literature, anthropology or sociology,
Latin America is a fascinating and perplexing region
that presents rich opportunities for interdisciplinary and
cross-cultural study.
What Classes Do I Take?
How Do I Get a Job?
 After Latin American studies: A Guide to Graduate Study
and Employment for Latin Americanists by Shirley Kregar.
 GRADUATE STUDY :
 Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships
 Latin American Programs in the United States
 Fellowships and Internships
 EMBASSIES AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE :
 Latin American Embassies in the United States
 Latin American Chambers of Commerce in the United
States
 U.S. Chambers of Commerce in Latin America
 Trade Commission of Mexico and Nacional Financiera
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BANKING AND BUSINESSES, TRANSLATING/INTERPRETING, AND EDUCATION
Pittsburgh Area Businesses with Interests in Latin America
Selected U.S. Business Firms Active in Latin America
Accounting, Banking, and International Finance
Advertising Agencies
Consumer Products
Insurance
International Law
Journalism/Publishing/Media
Manufacturing
Marketing, Management and Planning Consultants/Business Services
Political Risk Analysis
Telecommunications, Data Processing, and Computer-Related
Transport, Transportation and Travel Related Services
Latin American Firms Operating in the United States
Job Consultants for Non-U.S. Citizens
Specialized Language and Translation Organizations
Employers of Translators and Interpreters
 PRIVATE SECTOR CONTINUED:
 Jobs in Education
 Teaching in Latin America
 Voluntary Organizations
 Higher Education
 Associations and Organizations Concerned with
Higher Education
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT:
Agency for International Development (USAID)
Agriculture, Department of
Central Intelligence Agency
Commerce, Department of
Congress
Defense, Department of
Education, Department of
Environmental Protection Agency
General Services Administration
Inter-American Foundation
International Trade Commission
Justice, Department of
Labor, Department of
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Peace Corps
State, Department of (The Foreign Service)
Trade and Development Agency
Transportation, Department of
Treasury, Department of
Government Offices with Translation Services
 PLANNING AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS :
 Technical Assistance and Marketing Consultants
 Public Policy Research
 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
 The United Nations
 Specialized and Related Agencies of the United Nations
 Regional United Nations Organizations
 Multi-Lateral Lending Agencies
 . Private, Non-Profit Organizations
 Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .