Hispanic Employment Program
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proudly leads the effort to build a
diverse workforce and cultivate an inclusive work environment. We do this by
developing and implementing policies and programs that promote diversity and
inclusion in our workplace as we strive to ensure that VA’s workforce is drawn
from the broadest segments of society so that it is poised to meet the present
and future needs of our Nations Veterans, their families, and survivors.
The purpose of the Hispanic Employment Special Emphasis Program is to help
identify and eliminate actual and perceived recruitment and employment
inequities (if any exist), which may adversely affect Hispanic employees and
applicants, and to identify areas with less than expected participation and
under-utilization of Hispanics in VA’s workforce.
Within this framework, some of the specific program objectives include:
- Identify and address barriers to the hiring, development and advancement of
Hispanics.
- Assist to develop and implement special program initiatives that will enhance
the employment and advancement of the Hispanic program.
- Identify ways to ensure equal consideration for promotions, training, and awards
for Hispanics.
- Monitor separation and disciplinary actions for Hispanics.
- Serve as liaison between recruiters and internal/external organizations which
can assist in recruitment efforts and activities.
- Develop and maintaining positive working relationships with community,
professional and national organizations, college and universities.
In 2009, ODI produced a recruitment video in Spanish to help ensure that VA
attracts a diverse pool of qualified applicants…the best and the
brightest…ready, willing, and able to serve our diverse Veteran population.
The video is available in English
(transcript) and
Spanish. VA Careers' Web site also features a
recruitment video in Spanish.
For more information, contact the
program
manager, or for additional resources, visit the
Hispanic
Heritage Month page.
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What's New!
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Explore VA Careers
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Veterans Employment
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Career Advancement Tools
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State of Hispanic Employment at VA
Outreach Programs Calendar
- SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to
fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from
college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and
positions of leadership in science.
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Executive Orders
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Hispanic Congressional Medal Honor Recipients
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Annual Reporting Requirements and Important Dates
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PowerPoint Presentations
- Presentation prepared by
Arlene Gonzalez, VA National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, for VHA
Community of Practice work group on January 2013, outlining steps taken in the
development of the VA FY13-16 Hispanic Employment, Recruitment and Outreach
Strategic Plan.
- Presentation by Ismael Martinez,
Chair, National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers, “Developing a
Model HEP”, delivered to Hispanic Employment Program Managers nationwide,
January 2013.
- Presentation Dr. Betty Moseley
Brown, Associate Director, Center for Women Veterans, Washington, DC, delivered
to California State Hispanic Outreach Consortium on January 7, 2013.
- Briefing by Arlene Gonzalez,
VA National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, delivered to Hispanic
Employment Program Managers at the 2nd Annual HEP Summit, June 25, 2012.
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MOUs and Partnership Agreements
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and University (HACU)
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VA Resources
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External Resources
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Internship Information
Public Relations
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