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The Interns are Blogging -- Vote for Your Favorite Entries Now!

June 16, 2009

The 2009 class of Congressional Interns is recording its experience this summer through a new blog contest.  Click here to read the latest entries and vote for your favorites by clicking on the "Like" button.  Interns who receive the most "Likes" will win roundtrip tickets from Southwest Airlines, who recently expanded its support of CHCI to become the official airline of the Congressional Internship Program.


Wilmer Valderrama Partners with CHCI's Ready to Lead (R2L) College Readiness Program

May 26, 2009

CHCI today announced a new partnership with actor Wilmer Valderrama to promote its Ready to Lead (R2L) college readiness program.  Valderrama will serve as the official spokesperson for R2L, appearing at workshops, in public service announcements (PSA), and other media campaigns to promote higher education for Latino youth.


Latinos Leading in a Global Society

May 19, 2009

CHCI has officially launched its 2009 Hispanic Heritage Month events themed, "Latinos Leading in a Global Society," reflecting the Latino community's continued emergence as a driving force in America.  CHCI's 2009 Hispanic Heritage Month events are hosted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.  Click here for more information.


CHCI Launches Towards 2030 Strategy

April 21, 2009

On April 27, 2009, CHCI launched a workforce development and pipeline strategy entitled "Towards 2030: Latinos Leading in a Global Innovation Society."  Under the leadership of Chair Nydia Velázquez (NY-12) and President & CEO Esther Aguilera, the plan will focus on working with national partners in the business community to invest in developing a workforce pipeline to prepare today's Latino youth to lead in the jobs demanded by a growing global innovation society.


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CHCI Public Policy Conference and Awards Gala Registration

May 18, 2009

CHCI has officially launched its 2009 Hispanic Heritage Month events themed, "Latinos Leading in a Global Society," reflecting the Latino community's continued emergence as a driving force in America.  CHCI's 2009 Hispanic Heritage Month events are hosted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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