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Hispanic Employment Program Brochure
What is the Hispanic Employment Program (HEP)?
The HEP was formally established on November 5, 1970, by President Richard Nixon as "The Sixteen Point Program." The name of the Program highlighted major employment issues presented in the original Presidential Directive. Eventually, the Program was renamed "Spanish-Speaking Program" to emphasize the bilingual skills, and, on February 28, 1978, the Program was again renamed to it's current title of "Hispanic Employment Program" (HEP).
What Authority governs this Program?
The HEP is an integral part of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program under the authority of Executive Order 11478. Also, the following executive orders and statutes apply to all Federal employees and provide statutory basis for the HEP: The Civil Rights Act 1964; Executive Order 11246; Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1972 and Title 5, U.S. Code 7201, 5 C.F.R. Part 720-2.
What are the Objectives of the HEP?
The overall objective of the HEP is established to focus specific attention on the needs of Hispanic Americans in all areas of Federal employment. The Program has three overall objectives:
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Eliminate discrimination practices and disparate treatment in the workplace;
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Ensure Hispanic Americans are represented throughout the workforce at all grade levels and occupations; and
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Provide information on employment, training, and educational opportunities to all individuals seeking such opportunities.
