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PUBLICATIONS

The Hispanic Center Brochure

Welcome to Pittsburgh! provides insights about The Hispanic Center mission, objective, and explains why the city of Pittsburgh is becoming a destination of choice for many people. Get and share the brochure.

Service Directory

The Service Directory is a must-have document for families, job seekers and employers in Southwestern Pennsylvania. It is the most comprehensive service directory ever made specifically for the Latino community. The directory includes information necessary for residents new to the Pittsburgh area. Additionally, it will benefit Human Resource managers seeking a more diverse workforce using it to provide easy transition to their Latino employees. You will find information on employment and training firms, financial institutions, bilingual health associates, educational services like English as a second language classes, social service organizations, and even multicultural and recreational groups. Browse the directory.

Quarterly Newsletter

newsletterThe Hispanic Center publishes a quarterly bilingual newsletter called Oportunidades. Targeting the Hispanic Community in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Oportunidades contains articles regarding current events, Workforce solutions training programs, services, job advertisements and client profiles. It has a circulation of 15,000 and is free. If you would like to receive Oportunidades by mail, contact the Hispanic Center by phone at 412-322-2716 or email jvalotta@pghhc.org

The Hispanic Center also gives your business the chance to advertise in Oportunidades. Placing and ad in Oportunidades is the best way to reach the Latino community in the Pittsburgh region. It is a good way to announce job openings and services that could help your business as it is circulated to thousands of other businesses in the area. Email jvalotta@pghhc.org today for more information regarding advertising rates and deadlines. Or, if you are interested in having your article reviewed for publication, please contact us.

Present Edition

March 2008 (Click on the date to download the newsletter)

  • Home Depot Regional Manager Talks Diversity
  • A Visit from PA House Representative Jake Wheatley
  • Clear Channel Pittsburgh Hosts Diversity Job Fair
  • Catholic Charities... Proporcionando Ayuda, Creando Esperanza y Sirviendo a Todos
  • Noticias de Yamuna (this article is in Spanish, to download the English version click here
  • From Volunteer to Human Resource Manager

Previous Editions

December 2007 (Click on the date to download the newsletter)

  • Pittsburgh's 1st all Spanish Service Directory
  • Cultural Competency in the Workplace
  • The Hispanic Center: Busy Making Connections
  • It's Almost Tax Time Again!
  • Al Servicio de la Comunidad 2007: Ethnic. Festive. Fun.
  • La Gripe, no es Tan Solo Estornudar.

September 2007

  • PGT Trucking & The Hispanic Center: Helping New Residents Feel at Home
  • Visit www.pghhispaniccenter.org: Hispanic Center's New Redesigned Website
  • Pittsburgh's 1st Latino Soccer Tournament and Job Fair
  • Education does Promote Social Return on Investment Made Always
  • Client Profile: José Ignacio Iglesias
  • 1st Vanguard Mortgage Explains Maintaining a Good Credit Score

June 2007

  • Seven Major Job Trends for 2007 (Part II)
  • The Hispanic Center Welcome's Two Board Members: Angeles Valenciano and Ana María Mieles
  • Collaboration Breeds Success: Hispanic Job Fair at Carnegie Mellon University
  • The Right to Fair Housing for Everyone Client Profiles: Carlos García and Fair Housing Parntership
  • 84 Lumber Hispanic Job Fair (August 4) & Budweiser Latino Soccer Tournament, August 4, 5, 12, 19

March 2007

  • Seven Major Job Trends for 2007 (Part I)
  • Goodwill of Pittsburgh Recognized for Distinctive Services
  • Educational Spanish DVDs Available at The Hispanic Center
  • Victory for All: Broader Access to the GED in Pennsylvania

December 2006

  • An Overview of the New Perm Labor Certification Process
  • THC's First Resume Workshop: A Work in Progress
  • Client Profile: Alfonso Barquera with Community Justice Project and Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network, Democracy in Action
  • Success, Al Servicio de la Comunidad & Hispanic Job Fair
  • Mental Health Services for Latinos in Pittsburgh: Far from Optimal but Much Improved
  • Why Diversity at 84 Lumber
  • Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 2006

  • Employer/Employee Success: A Win-Win Scenario at Bulldog Office Products
  • Save the Date: Al Servicio de la Comunidad & Hispanic Job Fair
  • Immigration Facts: Did you know...
  • Client Profile: Flor Kenna
  • Reaching out to our neighbors
  • Workforce Solutions Progress Report
  • The Hispanic Center's All New Directorio de Servicios para la Comunidad
  • The American Dream:HUD Event
  • PNC Park Latino Reception
  • The Hispanic Center Welcomes Two New Board Members: Ricardo Baron and Angel Couoh

June 2006

  • The First Hispanic Job Fair in Pittsburgh
  • The Hispanic Center Welcomes Newly Elected Board Member: Rodolfo Vega
  • Happy Anniversary! The Hispanic Center has been supporting the Hispanic community during the last five years
  • Isn't there a new Immigration Law?
  • Client Profile: Shawna Szabo
  • Help for the Uninsured - The Consumer Health Coalition of Pittsburgh

March 2006

  • Acknowledge the Entrepreneur in You
  • Call to Action on Immigration Reform Efforts
  • Calling all Latinos - Heinz History Center
  • Training Programs offered by the Job Corps

December 2005

  • Influx of Latinos: A Good Thing
  • Pittsburgh Counsel on Higher Education Mexico Trip Seeking Partnership Opportunities

August - September 2005

  • Employers: Tap into a Valuable Recruitment Source
  • El Centro's Employer Partnership Increase Diversity in the Workforce
  • Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Latino Health Advocacy Leadership (LHAL) Program in the Pittsburgh Area

February - March 2004

  • National City Works with Various Local Groups to Enhance Diversity within our Local Community Group to Enhance Diversity within our Employee Population
  • Gretchen's Corner: Building Trades Apprenticenship Program
  • Be Ready Now: Tips to Save Energy
  • CareerLink Services Available

June - July 2003

  • Welcome Message to the Hispanic Community
  • Purchase or refinance your home through the Hispanic Homeownership Initiative
  • Naturalization: The Process of Applying and Interviewing
  • Gretchen's Corner: Employment Opportunities with Baja Fresh and the Federal Government
  • Program Targets Opportunities in Financial Service
  • Dr. Norma Catherine Bazan-Arias Receives Recognition as "Young Civil Engineer of the Year"
  • Exhibition at Contemporary Craft Addresses Immigration and Identity
 
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