The Rising Influence of the Hispanic Vote: A Growing Force Shaping America’s Elections
  Whether you are celebrating or mourning the results of Tuesday’s election, one thing is for certain. The Hispanic vote continues to be an ever-increasing driving force influencing final election outcomes.  There’s Strength in Numbers Accordin...
Californianos Quieren más Seguridad: Aprueban Prop 36 para Endurecer Sentencias
Los californianos apoyaron abrumadoramente la Propuesta 36 para alargar las sentencias penales por ciertos delitos de robo y drogas, y para dirigir a más personas a tratamientos contra las drogas después de las condenas. Las opiniones de los votant...
La Influencia del Voto Hispano: Fuerza Creciente que Moldea las Elecciones Estadounidenses
  Tanto si estás celebrando como lamentando los resultados de las elecciones del pasado martes, una cosa es segura: el voto hispano sigue siendo una fuerza impulsora con una influencia cada vez mayor en los resultados finales de las elecciones.  ...
Latinos’ Views of and Experiences with the Spanish Language
Over half of U.S. Latinos who do not speak Spanish have been shamed by other Latinos for it. Language plays a foundational role in shaping human experience, connecting people to their heritage and offering a sense of pride. However, for many U.S. ...
Perspectivas y Experiencias de los Latinos sobre el Idioma Español
Si bien la mayoría de los latinos en EE.UU. hablan español, no todos lo hacen. El 24 por ciento de todos los adultos latinos dicen que solo pueden mantener un poco o nada una conversación en español.   Más de la mitad de los latinos en EE.UU. que...

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Multicultural medical assistants graduate from new career program

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The Unity Council, Merritt College and Community Employee Partners' Program address growing elderly healthcare needs ---     

On Friday, May 13, Merritt College hosted the graduation ceremony for the Healthcare Sector Career Initiative's (HSCI) newest program - the Chronic Care Assistant (CCA) training. More than a dozen students from diverse ethnic backgrounds celebrated their completion of the six-month intensive program. The one-of-a-kind educational program is designed to prepare employer-referred multicultural medical students to seize the new job opportunities brought about by demographic changes: 

Crecimiento de empleos y salarios para los trabajadores en los sectores financieros y bilingües

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A pesar de una economía lenta, aun se pueden ver áreas de crecimiento en el empleo dentro del Área de la Bahía, lo anterior de acuerdo a la agencia de empleos Robert Half International, la cual cuenta con diversas oficinas locales en el área.

“Networking (IT), administración, colecciones y servicio al cliente son áreas de crecimiento”, menciona Christina Campoy, Administradora del Mercado Metro de la firma Robert Half en su sucursal en Fremont.

Job and salary growth for finance and bilingual workers

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Despite the slow economy, there are still areas of job growth in the Bay Area, according to global staffing firm Robert Half International, which has several offices locally.

“Networking (IT), administrative, collections and customer service are hot areas,” says Christina Campoy, Metro Market Manager for Robert Half’s branch in Fremont.

Campoy says that the tax services area is also hiring due to the many changes in tax laws.

“We’re also seeing a very health change in the manufacturing sector in the Bay Area,” she adds.

Car manufacturing to return to Fremont

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Tesla Motors and Toyota have agreed to manufacture low emission and zero emission vehicles cars at the former NUMMI car factory in Fremont. The companies will build Tesla’s all-electric Model S sedan at the recently closed NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing Inc.) factory, creating more than 1,000 new jobs.