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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Joseph Rendeiro
jrendeiro@nclr.org
(202) 776-1566
IN RUN-UP TO ELECTION, POLICY EXPERTS DISCUSS WHY LATINOS NEED BETTER JOB CREATION POLICIES
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Heading into the 2012 presidential election, job creation is among the chief concerns for Latino voters. Latino unemployment remains markedly high, while those who find jobs are often relegated to the low-wage sector, leaving many wondering whether job creation policies are doing enough to help the rapidly growing Hispanic community find work.
NCLR (National Council of La Raza) invites reporters to join a discussion about whether job growth in the South Atlantic region has benefitted Hispanics and what policies need to be pursued in order to strengthen the Latino workforce. The briefing coincides with the release of “Now Hiring? Latinos and the Job Creation Policies in the South Atlantic,” an NCLR report which specifically analyzes job creation policies in Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Experts will cover subjects such as barriers faced by adult Latino workers with limited education and English language proficiency, the need for investments in workforce development and small business development in the region.
To RSVP for the telephonic press briefing, email Joseph Rendeiro at jrendeiro@nclr.org or call (202) 776-1566.
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHO: Eric Rodriguez, Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy and Legislation, NCLR
Alicia Criado, Policy Associate, Economic and Employment Project, NCLR
Margie McHugh, Co-Director, National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy, Migration Policy Institute
Maria Pinzon, Executive Director, Hispanic Services Council
Chris Brown, Director of Legislative Affairs, PolicyLink
WHAT: Telephonic Press Briefing: “Now Hiring? Latinos and the Job Creation Policies in the South Atlantic”
WHEN: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 1 p.m. EDT
HOW: Call: (866) 952-1907
Conference Title: Latinos and Job Creation
Conference ID: WORKFORCE
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