Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association
"Hispanic Today Live Show" Channel 10 with host: Peggy Vasquez, both Linda Medina-founder/president and |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Cammy Lopez, Director of Public Relations One of a kind Austin Young Hispanic Group Toasts to Goodwill this Holiday Season! Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association’s event to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank and Mobile Loaves and Fishes “It’s good to see our young members give back to the community at such early stages of their career,” said Linda Medina YHPAA President and Founder. “YHPAA strives to engrain this and other valuable characteristics to our members.” YHPAA members and non members can donate canned goods and warm coats for those less fortunate at the 2nd annual holiday event, entitled “Coats, Cans & Corks. Last year the event raised nearly 300 pounds of food for the Capital Area Food Bank, and this year, proceeds will also benefit Mobile Loaves and Fishes; both which provide food and clothing to those in need. “This unique event provides our busy members the best of both worlds. They can enjoy a glass of wine and networking while giving back to the community during the holiday season,” said ##### |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Latinos are the Fastest Growing Segment in the Nation with the Lowest College Completion Rates of any Other Racial or Ethnic Group AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2007 - The Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association (YHPAA) is celebrating its first year of service to the community by unveiling its scholarship program to assist Central Texas Hispanics in pursuit of a higher education. The YHPAA scholarship program will award its first round of scholarships this June in conjunction with a partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium (HSC), a collective of grassroots organizations across Central Texas that helps open the doors for Hispanic students through access to higher education. "Presenting the opportunity to young students of limited means to attend college is not only a service to our community, but a responsibility," said Linda Medina, founder and president of YHPAA. "As baby boomers begin retiring, we need to ensure that the future Hispanic generations are prepared to take on their job and social responsibilities." The HSC will match all YHPAA Scholarship Fund contributions and will award scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Central Texas who plan to attend a two-year or four-year institution. The Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association also provides opportunities for its membership to gain the skills needed to successfully advance in their careers. It equips members with the necessary tools to develop professionally, instill corporate responsibility practices and foster networking relationships. YHPAA is the only Hispanic organization in Central Texas that is inclusive of all young professionals and does not group its members by professions. It is also the first of its kind to offer consistent monthly social networking events, quarterly professional development events, community service opportunities, and a bi monthly newsletter for its members. "As the Hispanic population continues to increase in both size and proportion, education is a key issue. In 2000, only 7 percent of Hispanics attended college. About 12 percent of Hispanic adults currently have a bachelor's degree, compared with 30.5 percent of non-Hispanic whites," said David B. Garcia, Ph.D., chairman and president of HSC. "We applaud YHPAA not only attempting to close the education gap by assisting Hispanics to enroll and succeed in higher education, but also by helping them in their professional development skills as they enter an unprecedented career world." During its first year of operation, YHPAA has received an overwhelming interest from an initial 400 Central Texas professionals, and as of January 2007, has amassed 250 registered members. "YHPAA services a niche community; it caters to the people that are the most hungry for professional opportunities as they begin careers," said Medina. YHPAA has demonstrated its passion to strengthening the local community by partnering with more than 15 community based organizations in the Austin area. On its way to its fourth professional development event, YHPAA is committed to offering its members a program they can implement into their careers. These events are a mix of lectures, panel presentations and roundtable discussions featuring seasoned professionals from the Central Texas area. #### |
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El Mundo Newspaper 5/23/07: YHPAA lanza programa de becas para Latinos! 7/19/06: Nace en un espacio para Jovenes Hispanos Profesionales |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Cammy Lopez, Director of Public Relations SENATOR BARRIENTOS TO APPEAL TO YOUNG HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS OF AUSTIN Barrientos urges Austin Hispanic community to save a vital part of Mexican-American Culture Austin, TX, September 26, 2006 - Although this is election season, Senator Barrientos won’t be talking politics during his appearance at this Wednesday’s Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association networking event. Instead, he will be informing the group about an organization created by local Hispanic leaders, artists and business owners. The Austin Tejano Music Coalition (ATMC) was formed at the beginning of 2006 to raise awareness about the elimination of Tejano music from local Spanish-language radio. Over the last year, eight local radio music stations that play Spanish-language music have converted to an exclusive format of foreign Spanish music. According to the ATMC the native Texan, or "Tejano" style of music is in danger of being eliminated. Senator Barrientos is hoping to spread this message to the 200,000 Mexican-Americans living in Austin and Central Texas. He has reached out to the Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association (YHPAA). "We are very excited to hear what Senator Barrientos has to say and learn how we can support ATMC. YHPAA believes it is critical to conserve cultural roots while achieving professional success, and any opportunity to bridge the two is something we cannot turn down," said Linda Medina, founder and president of YHPAA. State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos will address the members of the Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association on Wednesday, September 26, 2006 at 6:00 pm at Manuel’s Restaurant in the Arboretum. The Austin Tejano Music Coalition will continue to raise awareness and strive to return Tejano music to local airwaves. To support the mission of the ATMC, contact BMP and Univision Radio, which together control the Spanish-language radio market in Austin. ##### |