Latino Pathways
Report to Investors
A thriving region that works well for all people must
pursue two goals simultaneously:
competitiveness and equity.The State of the South 2007
1. The economy is continually in motion.
2. Change brings new people.
3. Our future depends on raising skills for everyone.
Growth in Total Population
Growth in Ages 15 to 64
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
With Immigra-tionWithout Im-migration
Projected Effect of Immigration on U.S. Population Growth, 2000 to 2050
Mill
ions
of
Pe
ople
Source: Congressional Budget Office
Half of adult workers without a high school diploma are foreign-
born.
Three quarters of workers born in Mexico and Central America are employed in occupations with minimal educational
requirements.
1. The economy is continually in motion.
2. Change brings new people.
3. Our future depends on raising skills for everyone.
Hispanic population: 1980
56,667
Hispanic population: 1990
76,726
Hispanic population: 2000
378,963
Hispanic population: 2005
533,087
Are we ready?
Theory of Change
If we build a community partnership and provide them with data, coaching, and seed funding then they will design and implement a program to:Create new economic opportunities for Latino immigrant jobseekers;Support industry growth sectors.
What have we learned?
Institutional change
JobLink Centers
• Commit to greater access
• Bilingual staff
• Targeted programs
Community Colleges
• Career pathways model
• Contextualized language training
• Flexible hours
Grassroots Organizations
• Active player in workforce development
• Outreach and education
• Voice for community
Individual results:
• 268 individuals enrolled
• 175 in Basic Skills and ESL
• 53 in vocational training
• 28 placed in jobs
Unfinished business
Employers
• Mentoring
• Supervisory training
• Career advancement support
Completing a national model
Economic change
New people
Higher skills
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