DALLAS, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) will hold
its 23rd Annual Conference & Career Expo,
October 4-6 at the Orange County Convention Center in
Orlando. More than 6,000
professionals and students are expected to attend the nation's
largest Hispanic career expo, which will include the launch of
NSHMBA's Ignite Program. This new program will invite
previously selected undergraduate students from Florida colleges and universities to attend
sessions designed to prepare them to find that first critical job.
They will also learn the benefits of pursuing and preparing for an
MBA.
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NSHMBA has partnered with lead sponsors Dell, UnitedHealth
Group, Florida International University
and NektPro. This year's conference theme is Invest. Connect.
Accelerate., highlighting the importance of education, networking,
professional development and career advancement.
The annual conference will also include:
- The Power of the Hispanic Market event on October 3 will feature a panel discussion among
political and business leaders which will focus on the issues of
most importance to Hispanics. The event is sponsored by The Walt
Disney Company and hosted by WFTV ABC9.
www.nshmba.org/page/powerofhispanic
- Professional development seminars include Mid-Level Managers'
Development, Diversity: Fostering a Multi-Cultural and
Multi-Generational Workplace, Personal Career Development: Branding
"You" Workshops, and Emerging Technologies and Implications on
Business Trends.
- A Career Management Center offering resume critique, interview
preparation and elevator pitches.
- More than 250 corporations, nonprofits, government agencies and
academic institutions looking to recruit the most talented Hispanic
students and professionals. Job offers will be made to the right
candidates.
- The Brillante Awards for Excellence, awarded on October 6, are the most prestigious honor granted
by NSHMBA, and are given to bright shining leaders whose work and
contributions reflect the organization's mission.
"As we look to the future, there is no doubt that Hispanic
professionals belong in boardrooms across America," said
Manny Gonzalez, NSHMBA CEO. "NSHMBA
provides a bridge between education and career development,
empowering Hispanic professionals to achieve great heights in their
careers. NSHMBA, our sponsoring companies and academic institutions
are excited to meet the Hispanic leaders of the future."
For more information or to register to attend the 2012 NSHMBA
Conference & Career Expo, visit
www.nshmba.org/NationalConference.
About The National Society of Hispanic MBAs
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created
in 1988 as a non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier
Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 37 chapters and more than
17,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto
Rico. NSHMBA is dedicated to building and advancing Hispanic
leadership, advocating the pursuit of higher education and
providing our members with world-class career management programs.
For more information, visit www.nshmba.org.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health and
well-being company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives
and making health care work better. With headquarters in
Minnetonka, Minn., UnitedHealth
Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services through two
distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides health care
coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which provides
information and technology-enabled health services. Through its
businesses, UnitedHealth Group serves more than 75 million people
worldwide. Visit www.unitedhealthgroup.com for more
information.
About Dell
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers
innovative technology and services that give them the power to do
more. For more information, visit www.dell.com.
Join us at Dell World 2012 – The Power to Do More. Technology
professionals will learn from one another and identify key
challenges and opportunities connected to the top forces changing
business today. Learn more at www.DellWorld.com or follow
#DellWorld on Twitter.
Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary
interest in the marks and names of others.
About Florida International
University
Florida International
University is a vibrant, student-centered public research
university, ideally located in Miami, worlds ahead in its commitment to
learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity so
that their graduates are prepared to succeed in a global
market.
About NektPro - NSHMBA's Recruitment Job
Site
NektPro is an online, 24/7 extension of NSHMBA's
networking capability and its annual career expo. It is part of a
total NSHMBA experience and service, which makes it different than
the roughly 50,000 job boards that operate globally. Additionally,
with NektPro's MatchPro functionality that searches active and
passive candidates to find the best match for any role, it is a
must-have for companies and search firms. Plus, candidates are
pre-screened and prequalified saving valuable time in the
recruitment process.
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