Latino Pathways Report to Investors. A thriving region that works well for all people must pursue...

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

for more information:www.mdcjobspartners.orgcaustin@mdcinc.org