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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Announces New Partnership with Fundacion Azteca America and Grupo Salinas for International Fellowship Program in Mexico
"We are excited about contributing to this Fellowship program and look forward to the leaders from the program becoming key players in the international affairs arena," said
"As Latinos, we must grow our presence in the global marketplace," said Rep.
In an effort to respond to the need for more Latinos working on global issues, CHCI and Fundacion Azteca America agreed to create an International Affairs Fellowship in
The International Affairs Fellowship is a 12 month, intensive leadership development experience for two graduate level professionals interested in experiencing the connection between domestic and international policy. For the first nine months of the Fellowship, program participants will be placed at an international-related agency or organization in
The goal of the Fellowship is to prepare young Latinos for future careers in international affairs. As of 2004, only five percent of the 10,276 Foreign Service officers in the Department of State were of Hispanic origin; of the 4,509 working as Foreign Service specialists, 6.1 percent were Hispanic; and of the 7,362 working in civil service in
"It is only through continued collaboration and innovation that we will create future leaders in this growing field," said
Candidates for the 2008-2009 program are currently undergoing the competitive selection process.
About Fundacion Azteca America
Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community currently in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org.
Fundacion Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca,
About Grupo Salinas
Grupo Salinas (http://www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to building the middle class of the countries where it operates, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies, TV Azteca (http://www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (http://www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (http://www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (http://www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (http://www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (http://www.segurosazteca.com.mx), and Grupo Iusacell (http://www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance.
About Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit leaders and corporate executives. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771 or visit http://www.chci.org.
Media Contacts: CHCI: Scott Gunderson Rosa, (202) 548-5876 sgunderson_rosa@chci.org Dan McCosh, Fundacion Azteca America 011 52 55 1720 0059 dmccosh@gruposalinas.com
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