2010 Conference Schedule

Our 2010 Annual Training Conference will feature two full days of workshops, training and networking opportunities. Training will be related to civil rights, employment and education. A half-day is dedicated to students excited about future employment, seeking mentoring and counseling from sponsors, registrants and exhibitors.

The following is our program schedule as of August 23, 2010. Updates will be posted as topics and speakers are confirmed and scheduled. Schedule is subject to change.   Printable Agenda Student Announcement

Tuesday, August 31st
7:30 to
11:30 AM NOMAR - Special Pre-Conference Event  Hispanic SES Town Hall  (by invitation)

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EEO Counselor Certification/ Training

Trainer: Ms Virginia.Andreu-Rosario  General Attorney  Office of Federal Operations
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity   Commission (EEOC)

Synopsis: This course is designed to provide experienced EEO counselors and other   EEO practitioners with EEO law updates and to enhance writing skills. This   course satisfies the 8 hour per annum training requirement for federal EEO   counselors. Participants will learn about the two new anti-discrimination   statutes, the ADA Amendments Act and the Genetic Information   Nondiscrimination Act, and highlights EEO counselors’ responsibility to   inform counselees of the availability, benefits and advantages of Alternate   Dispute Resolution programs. At the completion of this course, participants   will be able to: 1. Understand the basics of the ADAA Amendments Act and reasonable accommodation; 2. Understand what discrimination on the basis of genetic information entails; 3. Encourage employees and managers to take advantage of ADR processes by focusing   on the advantages of utilizing such programs, and the benefits of workplace resolutions; 4. Apply skills obtained from practical exercises to real life situations.

1:00 to 5:00 PM Department of Defense Forum - Agency Training

Presiding: Mr. Jimmy Love
Acting Director Military Equal Opportunity Office of Diversity Management and   Equal Opportunity  U.S. Department of Defense  Washington, D.C.

Speakers & Agenda: Link to Agenda

Synopsis: Forum will have a number of speakers focusing on equal
employment opportunity, diversity, outreach initiatives and
best practices in addition to providing information on
demographics, regulatory guidelines, policy and future trends
in employment. Panel discussions will allow for question
and answer sessions.

6:00 to 9:00 PM BIENVENIDOS RECEPTION (Welcome Reception)  Boat Excursion to Biscayne Bay National Park  (Limited Seating event

Wednesday, September 1st

6:30 to
9:30 AM Registration, Lobby Area

8:00 to
8:15 AM Opening Ceremonies

Welcome by Conference Chair  Welcome by official of the City of Miami (invited)
Welcome by Mr. Dan J. Solís, President & Chief Executive Officer

8:15 to
9:00 AM Tour of Exhibit Area

9:05 to 10:00 AM GENERAL SESSION- “Job Outlook, Hispanic Representation & Federal Employment”

Speaker: Ms Christine M. Griffin  Deputy Director  U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Washington, D.C.

Synopsis: This general session covers expected attrition and hiring trends in
the Federal Government over the course of the next 5 to 10 years given
expected retirement of “baby boomers” and creation of new Federal
programs. This session will identify occupational fields with the greatest
expected demand for hiring and how both the Federal Government and
the Hispanic community can take advantage of these opportunities to
fill critical jobs with qualified candidates and achieve a Federal workforce
that is representative of the US labor pool.

10:00 to
10:10 AM Break

Concurrent Workshops (Dual tracks: Student and Conference Participant tracks)

10:15 to
11:00 AM STUDENT TRACK - The “Value” of Student Resume Writing

Speaker: Dr. Harry R. Salinas, PhD   HR/CR Consultant   Vienna, Virginia

Dr. Harry R. Salinas is a Human Resources Management Consultant
and Civil Rights Practitioner; Certified Federal Job Search Trainer and
Federal Employment and Career Management Counselor; Certified
Mediator; Bilingual (Spanish/English) Counselor, Educator, and Facilitator.
In January 2005, Dr. Salinas retired from Federal Government culminating
35-years of distinguished and honorable public service career from the U.S.   Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,  Washington D.C.

Synopsis: This presentation will focus on the “Value” of preparing a student resume,   discussion on simple strategies for winning opportunities for a rewarding   and bright future, and group discussion to “emphasize” the reasons why
students should prepare and maintain a resume to seek winning
opportunities. Over 85% of Hispanic high school student graduates
don’t have any idea on “what they want to do after high school.” And
most of them, they’re not aware of the value of preparing a student resume
to market their skills, their knowledge, their achievements, and their
unlimited potential in the world of opportunities. The main objective is
to enlighten, inspire, and provide valuable tools so they can use and apply
accordingly to enjoy a blessed and rewarding future.

10:15 to
11:30 AM Conference Participant Track - “ Educational Attainment” A panel discussion.  .

Panelist(s): Mr. Jimmy Love
Acting Director Military Equal Opportunity Office of Diversity Management and   Equal Opportunity  U.S. Department of Defense  Washington, D.C.)

Member of Academia (invited)

Synopsis: Discussion on the State of educational achievement in the Hispanic
community - Impacts of the achievement gap on the community and
the US competitiveness - and Strategies to counteract negative trends

Hotel - Hilton Miami Downtown 1601 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33132  Reserve By Phone 1-800-Hiltons or visit www.hiltonmiamidowntown.com (Group/Convention Code: NOMAR) Cut-off date for special room rate is August 17, 2010

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