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WASHINGTON – The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), the nation’s premiere authority on efforts to improve and accelerate Hispanic participation and representation in the Federal government, announced today its inaugural Fall Virtual Leadership Forum in partnership with the League of United American Citizens (LULAC) Federal Training Institute (FTI) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

This free, collaborative event is open to all government employees and will provide participants with leadership and professional development training focused on one or more of the five Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Day 1 workshop tracks also will provide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) practitioners and allies with the tools and resources needed

to reach diverse communities; facilitate information sharing and networking; and assist in the recruitment, retention and development of Hispanics and other underrepresented talent. Day 2 will feature several 30-minute speed mentoring sessions with senior executives from across the federal government who will share their best career and leadership insights and advice to mentees.

“This is a phenomenal opportunity to enhance skills and connect with senior leaders across government,” said Glorimar Maldonado, NCHEPM Chair. “This event is open to anyone with an interest in pursuing the next steps to advance their careers and achieve the missions of their respective organizations.” 

For more than 25 years, the NCHEPM has worked to share vital information and resources to assist Hispanic Employment Program Managers and other DEIA practitioners in building coalitions and networks to enhance the recruitment, development and retention of Hispanics in the federal workforce. The NCHEPM is implementing programs and initiatives to inform the work of these practitioners and thereby improve the success and sustainability of the work they undertake.

For more information about the forum and to register please click on the button below.

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The NCHEPM advocates for the improvement of Hispanic participation and representation in the Federal Government.

WASHINGTON – The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), the nation’s premiere authority on efforts to improve and accelerate Hispanic participation and representation in the Federal government, announced today the release of its updated and newly ratified governance documents.

Effective immediately, the Executive Board positions of second vice chair and assistant secretary have been permanently removed, and three additional positions added: Public Relations & Communication Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, and Treasurer. A special nomination period will open in October, and a special

election will be held in November to fill these positions.

Additionally, five new subcommittees have been established: Coalitions and Partnerships; K-16 Outreach; Training/Continuing Education; Programs and Events; and Recruitment and Hiring. The Executive Board will solicit volunteers and appoint subcommittee leads in the coming weeks.

“This has been a long time coming, and I am pleased we have been able to bring to fruition the work of our predecessors,” said Glorimar Maldonado, NCHEPM Chair. “It is critical for the Council to evolve with the times and the needs of the members we serve, and the new governance holds space for the organization to grow as

needed in the years to come.”

For more than 25 years, the NCHEPM has worked to share vital information and resources to assist Hispanic Employment Program Managers and other DEIA practitioners in building coalitions and networks to enhance the recruitment, development and retention of Hispanics in the federal workforce. The NCHEPM is

implementing programs and initiatives to inform the work of these practitioners and thereby improve the success and sustainability of the work they undertake.

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The NCHEPM advocates for the improvement of Hispanic participation and representation in the Federal Government.

WASHINGTON – The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), the nation’s premiere authority on efforts to improve and accelerate Hispanic participation and representation in the Federal government, announced today the release of its 2022 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) list.

HSIs are defined by the Higher Education Act of 1992 as having 25 percent or more undergraduate Hispanic student full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment. In 2020-21, 559 HSIs, or 18 percent of all institutions of higher education, enrolled 66 percent of all Latino undergraduates.

“Working with HSIs is critical to recruiting diverse talent to the federal workforce,” said Glorimar Maldonado, NCHEPM Chair. “For far too long Hispanics have been underrepresented at all levels of the federal government. Hispanic Employment Program Managers, together with their Agency counterparts in Human Resources, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Diversity and Inclusion, can leverage HSI lists and contacts to develop strong partnerships with the institutions that serve Hispanic students and their alumni. These relationships can transform into career and career development pipelines that will indelibly change the demographic makeup of federal organizations.”

For more than 25 years, the NCHEPM has worked to share vital information and resources to assist Hispanic Employment Program Managers and other DEIA practitioners in building coalitions and networks to enhance the recruitment, development and retention of Hispanics in the federal workforce. The NCHEPM is

implementing programs and initiatives to inform the work of these practitioners and thereby improve the success and sustainability of the work they undertake.

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The NCHEPM advocates for the improvement of Hispanic participation and representation in the Federal Government.

WASHINGTON – The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM) today announced the poster selection to accompany the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month national theme: Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. Both the theme and poster reinforce the need to ensure diverse voices and perspectives are welcomed in decision-making processes, thereby helping to build stronger communities and a stronger Nation. NCHEPM members, Federal agency partners, Employee Resource Groups and members of the general public selected the theme through a substantive voting process. 

Ms. Irene Matos Chan, a senior Information Technology manager in the Square Tech Computer Repair & Training Center for the Castle Square Tenants Organization submitted the winning theme, stating: 

"I am biracial and I wanted to represent my Hispanic culture and the Hispanic countries. I want people to connect to their Hispanic culture and show it and express it to their community. [The poster] expresses that you should be proud of your race no matter what it is , and be proud to show it and represent it. "

From September 15 to October 15 each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Americans whose heritage is rooted in 20 Latin American countries and territories: Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. The NCHEPM supports the Federal government’s observance activities by selecting the annual theme and poster to be used. 

The national observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting September 15 and ending 

October 15 of each year. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. 

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The NCHEPM advocates for the improvement of Hispanic participation and representation in the Federal Government. For more information about the Council, visit www.nationalcouncilhepm.org. 

Washington, D.C., March 30, 2022 — The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), announced the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Observance Theme: “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The theme encourages us to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation. The announcement was made during the Council’s March meeting. NCHEPM members, associates, and partners from various federal agencies and affinity groups, including the general public, selected the theme through a voting process, which started in February 2022 with 15 theme submissions.

Ms. Ily Soares, Supervisory Accountant at Farm Credit Administration (FCA) submitted the winning theme, stating “Hispanics in the United States are a diverse group who bring a rich combination of language, culture, educational backgrounds, and experience to the great American experiment. This diverse background brings with it a wealth of ideas and perspectives. One uniting factor within our Hispanic community is our desire to be included and represented in all aspects of American society. As has been proven, when different voices are sitting at the metaphorical table and included in key decisions, the entire community benefits from greater solutions that address concerns from all people. Whether it be education, government, business, or the environment, ensuring that all voices are represented provide results in better and more thoughtful decisions. These improved decisions support the greater good and minimize any negative impacts to marginalized communities and people of color. We call on citizens of this nation from all walks of life to look around and welcome new voices to the table. This will help us build stronger communities and in turn, a stronger nation.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the contributions and importance of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States and those American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The NCHEPM supports the federal government’s observance activities each year by leading the process to select the annual theme federal agencies will use to conduct their Hispanic Heritage Month observances.

The Hispanic Heritage observance began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100- 402.

The NCHEPM is a membership-based organization consisting of an executive board, members, associates, and partners from multiple Federal agencies and other organizations from across the United States, advocating for the improvement of Hispanic participation in the Federal Government.

WASHINGTON – The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM) today announced a call for poster submissions for its annual Hispanic Heritage Month national theme. This year’s theme, Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation, reinforces the need to ensure diverse voices and perspectives are welcomed in decision-making processes, thereby helping to build stronger communities and a stronger Nation.

NCHEPM members, Federal agency partners, Employee Resource Groups and members of the public are invited to submit poster entries with a limited two-paragraph description of the meaning of the artwork by Monday, April 18, 2022. Entries must be submitted via the Council’s website Submit Poster Here (nationalcouncilhepm.org) or e-mail to nationalcouncilhepm@gmail.com with “2022 HHM Poster Entry” in the subject line.

Voting will take place April 20-25, 2022, and the winner announced by the May 2022 NCHEPM monthly meeting.

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The NCHEPM advocates for the improvement of Hispanic participation and representation in the Federal Government.

Each month, the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers hosts informative and dynamic virtual meetings for more than 500 members. We are currently looking for federal agencies to partner with us to host these monthly events.

If you are an Hispanic Employment Program Manager (HEPM), Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM), Selective Placement Program Coordinator (Schedule A Coordinator), Veterans Employment Program Manager (VEPM), or an Equal Employment Opportunity, Human Resources or Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) practitioner, we invite you to partner with us by providing the virtual platform and call-in number we need to host our meetings!

Host agencies will have their logo featured on all meeting materials, and will receive special acknowledgement by the NCHEPM Chair at the start of the meeting.

Many hands make the work light! Choose today to make a positive impact on the work of the Council and in the DEIA space.