2018 HISPA NJ Role Model Program Kick-Off and Recruiting Event
Event Information
Description
HISPA New Jersey's 2018 Role Model Program Kick-Off and Recruiting Event, hosted by Prudential
Co-Sponsored by Hispanic Heritage Network
HISPA, Prudential and Hispanic Heritage Network invite you to join our 2018 Kick-Off and Recruiting Event, "With the Endless Power Of Our Voices" on September 12 at 5:30 p.m.
In partnership with Latino Networks Coalition and Wells Fargo Latin Team Member Network, this event will bring HISPA supporters together for one common goal: to commit to SHARE, INSPIRE, and TRANSFORM the lives of students across New Jersey and New York City!
Join us for food, music and the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with our hosts Prudential Hispanic Heritage Network. Guests will hear from keynote speakers and industry leaders. They will also enjoy networking opportunities with representatives from organizations including Wells Fargo, Thomson Reuters, AT&T, Bristol-Myers Squibb, PSEG, ETS, Prospanica, Verizon and UPS. Two round-trip tickets–courtesy of Southwest Airlines, HISPA's official airline partner–will be given away as door prizes among those who register to be HISPA Role Models.
Agenda:
5:30 pm:
Arrival, registration and networking
6:30 pm:
Welcoming Remarks - Prudential and Hispanic Heritage Network
Remarks - Wells Fargo Latin Team Member Network
Remarks - Latino Networks Coalition
Welcome from HISPA
Activity - “You are Part of the HISPA Fractal”
8:00 pm:
Closing Remarks - Prudential and Hispanic Heritage Network
Please feel free to contact Mauricio Rodriguez at mauricio.l@hispa.org if you need any further information.
HISPA Call to Action
HISPA is active throughout New Jersey, New York City, San Antonio and Florida. To date, we have mobilized over 2,500 volunteers to encourage over 10,000 students to fulfill their potential through academic achievement. Join us and learn more about becoming a HISPA Role Model, sharing your story and inspiring young Latinos to excel in school and pursue higher education to achieve their dreams. Inspirational speakers and HISPA Role Models will share their experiences and the impact of their volunteerism.
WHY A ROLE MODEL PROGRAM?
The majority of children never have to ask themselves the question, "Can I really be a teacher, doctor, astronaut, or politician?” Unfortunately, many Latino youth do not see role models that look like them in such professions. Research has shown a strong correlation between students having a mentor or role model and their pursuit of higher education:
“The findings identified four family background characteristics that contributed to their scholarly achievement. The four themes were (a) a strong parental commitment to the importance of education, (b) parental facilitation of their child's autonomy, (c) an array of nonverbal, parental expressions of support for educational goals and tasks, and (d) the presence of supportive faculty mentors and role models in the students' lives.”
Latino students need role models to help them see their educational opportunities and to show them how to navigate the college system. For many of these students, this knowledge may not be available from other sources. For this reason, it is important to provide credible Latino role models to students. We invite you to join our efforts to eradicate the lack of role models as a reason why our students don't pursue higher education.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HISPA PROGRAMS // www.hispa.org
If you would like an on-site presentation to your company, please reach out to Rod Colón, HISPA Role Model Development Director, at rod@hispa.org. Event sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Kelly Grossman at kelly@hispa.org. For opportunities to become an Annual Partner or Founding Partner of HISPA, please contact Dr. Ivonne Díaz-Claisse, HISPA President & CEO, at ivonne@hispa.org.
DIRECTIONS to the GATEWAY SOUTH GARAGE
Located at: 87 EDISON PLACE, NEWARK NJ 07102
For parking access you must provide: License plate and state of Issue when registering on Eventbrite.. (Parking is complimentary and free of charge for everyone.).
From: George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel - Take I-95 (NJ Turnpike) South to Exit 15W. Take 280 W to Exit 15 (1st exit across bridge). Proceed down ramp to go right on NJ-21 South. Make right on Edison Place. Continue onto Edison Place for 50 ft. Enter the Gateway South Garage on right.
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From: Holland Tunnel (Lower Manhattan) - Exit tunnel, follow signs to Pulaski Skyway. Take first exit marked Downtown Newark to Raymond Boulevard to Mulberry Street (2 traffic lights after Amtrak Overpass) Make a left onto Mulberry Street and a left on to Edison Place. Continue for 25 ft on Edison Place then make a left into the Gateway South Garage.
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From: Points South - Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 13A (Newark Airport). Follow Route 1 North to Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). Route 21 will bring you into downtown Newark.
Continue onto Rt. 21. Make a right on Edison Place. Stay on Edison Place for 50 ft then enter the Gateway South Garage on the right.
The Gateway South Garage is located at the middle of Edison Place. From Mulberry St, the entrance to the garage is on the left. From NJ-21S, the entrance to the Garage is on your right. The address is 87 Edison Place.
From: Staten Island - Cross Goethals Bridge and follow signs to Route 1&9 North or take the NJ Turnpike one exit north to Exit 13A and follow the directions above.
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From: Route 280 East - Exit at King Boulevard 14A. At end of the ramp, turn right to the traffic light and make left (Orange Street). Turn right on Broad Street and continue straight. Make a left on Clinton Street, then a right onto Mulberry St. Go straight. Make a Left on Edison Place. Go about 25 feet make a left into the Gateway South Garage.
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From: Garden State Parkway North and South - Exit GSP at Exit 145. Follow sign to Route 280 East. Exit at King Boulevard 14A. At end of the ramp, turn right at the traffic light and make left (Orange Street). Turn right on Broad Street and continue straight. Make a left on Clinton Street, then a right onto Mulberry St. Go straight. Make a Left on Edison Place. Go about 25 feet make a left into the Gateway South Garage.
From: Route 24 & 78 - Take Exit 57 for NJ-21 N toward Newark. Continue onto NJ-21 N. Turn left onto Edison Place. Continue onto Edison Place for 50 ft. Enter the Gateway South Garage on right.
