Latino Economic Development Center’s Entrepreneur Training for Success Program

Starting a business is no easy feat, but with the right support, you can turn your idea into reality.

By Spencer Hayes
Spencer Hayes Graduate Assistant, Programming (She/Her/Hers)
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METAS Mentoring Program: Professional and Career Development for Latinx Students

METAS is a peer-mentoring program out of the Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center that aids in the professional and career development of Latinx students.

By Heidi Pineda
Heidi Pineda DE&I Career Ambassador Program Coordinator
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3 Reasons Why Becoming a Member of Prospanica Can Be a #MajorKey to your Success 

Networking and continued education are essential elements of effective career and self-development. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, career and self-development are “proactively developing oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within …

By Wiley Dawson
Wiley Dawson Assistant Director, UConn Hartford (He, Him, His)
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NSF Renews Support for Diversity in STEM Through Alliance Based at UConn

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently renewed a five-year grant to help ensure the future of an alliance that is based at UConn and dedicated to expanding diversity in STEM fields.

Founded in 2001, the Northeast Louis Stokes Alliance for …

By Mike Enright
Mike Enright
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Celebrating the Rise of Hispanic Women Workers

Half a century after the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, economic inequality in the United States continues to be inextricably linked to both race and gender. Due to occupational segregation, workplace harassment and discrimination, as well …

By Analilia Mejia
Analilia Mejia
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Student Success Story: Ariana Venegas

Ariana Venegas ’22 is a senior Environmental Studies major and English minor with a deep passion for sustainability and the environment.

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Associate Director, Student Engagement and DE&I | Pronouns: she, her, hers
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Career Tips for Latinx Students: Survival Tools for your Career Quest

It is essential to develop your potential in college and beyond by embracing the journey you have embarked upon, and it is not an easy journey. In this journey, you might be the first in your family to set foot …

By Katerine Rodriguez Pais
Katerine Rodriguez Pais Academic Advisor II
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Internship Opportunities with the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative

Established in 1990 and later expanded in 2020, the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative aspires to improve Latino Americans’ educational accessibility and economic opportunity. The Initiative hopes that Latino Americans can achieve their aspirations by widening access to the channels …

By Spencer Hayes
Spencer Hayes Graduate Assistant, Programming (She/Her/Hers)
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An Opportunity to Intern on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC!

College to Congress (C2C) is a nonprofit organization that creates pathways for students to intern in Congress who could not otherwise afford to do so.

By College to Congress
College to Congress
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HACE: A Career Resource for Latino Professionals

Are you looking for a company that values diversity? How about a non-profit that will assist in forming networking connections and provide resources for professional development?   Look no further, the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) is a national non-profit that is …

By Spencer Hayes
Spencer Hayes Graduate Assistant, Programming (She/Her/Hers)
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