Hispanic Employment Initiative --
Creating a Government That Looks Like America

NINE-POINT PLAN The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has launched an Hispanic Employment Initiative which Federal agencies can use to improve the representation of Hispanics in the Federal workforce.

The Nine-Point Plan is a strategy to recruit, advance, and retain qualified Hispanic candidates in the Federal workforce.

1. Support and implement the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans by matching job opportunities with curriculums of Hispanic Serving Institutions.

2. Provide employment information to students, faculty, and members of the Hispanic community.

3. Use the Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program for recruiting, converting, and advancing Hispanic college graduates.

4. Participate in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Internship Program.

5. Use the Student Educational Employment Program as a tool to recruit Hispanic students.

6. Develop mentoring programs to motivate young Hispanic people to pursue a Federal civil service career.

7. Promote participation of Hispanic employees in career development programs.

8. Assess the need for Hispanic Employment Program (HEP) Managers in Federal agencies.

9. Monitor the progress of recruiting and training Hispanic employees.

HOW DOES THE NINE-POINT PLAN WORK FOR ME?

THESE ARE SOME OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN STARTING A SEARCH FOR AN EXCITING CAREER IN THE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE:

• STUDENT EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. This program gives you a "jump start" in your chosen career field by providing valuable, paid work experience while you are still in school. Opportunities can range from summer jobs to positions that can last for as long as you are enrolled in school.

• OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR PROGRAM. College graduates with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, or who have graduated in the upper 10 percent of their class can apply for positions under the Outstanding Scholar hiring authority. There are many entry-level positions in diverse fields under this authority.

• BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL PROGRAM. Bilingual/Bicultural authority provides employment opportunities at the entry level for professional and administrative positions which call for Spanish language skills or knowledge of the Hispanic culture to enhance job performance.

• PMI PROGRAM. The PMI program attracts graduate students who have an interest in program analysis and public policy careers. After a 2-year appointment, interns may be eligible for permanent employment.

• HACU INTERNSHIP. The HACU Internship provides employment opportunities for students who are interested in gaining job experience in diverse fields across the government. There are 10 week internships during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. However, HACU interns are not Federal employees. For more information, call HACU at (202) 467-0893.

• STUDENT VOLUNTEER SERVICE. High school and college student volunteers are involved in professional projects and work activities related to their academic studies. Activities range from developing computer skills to researching projects involving wildlife initiatives, environmental concerns, and congressional issues.

• FEDERAL JOBS. The Federal civil service has more that 16,000 job vacancies worldwide every day. You can find information, get applications, and apply on-line by accessing the Federal government's official job information system-- USAJOBS.

HOW CAN I USE USAJOBS TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES?

USAJOBS consists of:

Internet - The official worldwide web site for jobs and employment information may be accessed at http://www.USAJOBS.opm.gov.

On the web site, job seekers can access worldwide current job vacancies, employment information fact sheets, applications and forms, and in some instances, apply for jobs online. Complete job announcements can be retrieved from the web site. The USAJOBS web site also has an Online Resume Builder feature. Using the resume builder, job seekers can create online resumes specifically designed for applying for Federal jobs. Resumes created on the USAJOBS resume builder can be printed from the system for faxing or mailing to employers; and saved and edited for future use. For many of the vacancies listed on the site, job seekers can submit resumes created through USAJOBS directly to hiring agencies through an electronic submission process.

USAJOBS Telephone Line - An Interactive voice response telephone system which can be reached at 703-724-1850 or TDD 978-461-8404.

By telephone, job seekers can access worldwide current job vacancies, employment information fact sheets, and applications and forms, and in some instances, apply for jobs by phone.

HOW DO I GET ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE?

• Visit your student career center.

• Get a mentor. Ask a faculty member or supervisor to be your mentor and provide guidance to you to help you enter the career of your choice.

• Many Federal agencies have HEP Managers or special recruitment officers that you may contact. They can provide you with information on employment opportunities and internships at their agencies. For telephone numbers of local Federal agencies, search the blue pages of your local phone directory.

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