HITEC Announces 2021 HITEC 50 – Top Hispanic Tech Leaders In Latin America, Spain & Portugal

June 1, 2021

CHICAGO, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITEC, the globally recognized premier executive leadership organization of senior-level business and technology executives, announced today the award recipients of the 2021 HITEC 50.

“We’re very proud to recognize the top 50 technology leaders across the Ibero-America. This is an outstanding and diverse group of executives that is contributing to the digital transformation of the region,” said JC Gutierrez, HITEC Board Member and Co-Chair of the Awards Committee.

“During the incredible changes we have all experienced last year, these leaders have shown resilience to succeed and inspire the Hispanic community. We are honored in HITEC to recognize these global technology leaders,” Gutierrez said.

The HITEC 50 award program recognizes and celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of the most influential and notable Hispanic executives and entrepreneurs in the technology industry across Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Honorees are evaluated on their accomplishments in the ever-changing global landscape of technology and for their mentoring and professional development activities.

Board Member and Co-Chair of the Awards Committee, Lucia Soares stated, “Technology has been a critical part of business transformation in the last decade, but in the last year, we’ve seen digital initiatives accelerate and help businesses thrive through a critical period. These leaders motivate and realize technology value in their companies, and they are an inspiration to us all.”

“Being a leader is more than just a title. These 50 awardees represent technology leadership and innovation but also reflect the values of perseverance, determination and talent development. By recognizing these 50 outstanding leaders, we continue to push up and pull up talent in our communities,” adds Soares.

HITEC 50 – Latin America/Ibero-America Objectives:

Recognize talented individuals and highlight their achievements.
Foster business and professional growth for our members.
Build and develop strategic business relationships that will encourage growth within the industry globally.

Click here to view the full list of the HITEC 50.

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2022 Kia Seltos Arrives with New Nightfall Edition

June 1, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Since its February 2020 debut, Seltos has risen to be one of Kia’s strongest sellers in a highly competitive segment. The 2022 Kia Seltos SUV arrives with more standard safety technology and brawny good looks with the new Turbo Nightfall Edition.

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection¹, Lane Keeping Assist¹, Lane Departure Warning¹, Driver Attention Warning¹, Lane Following Assist¹ and High Beam Assist¹ are now standard across the Seltos lineup.
S FWD and AWD trims are equipped with navigation with 10.25-inch display, UVO link connectivity, remote start added to key fob and auto climate control.
New Nightfall Edition AWD trim includes exclusive 18-inch matte black alloy wheels, unique black grill, rugged stand-up roof rails and rugged side sills.
SX AWD features flat-bottom steering wheel. A Plum interior also is available.

Trim Levels/Pricing² – MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination)

• LX AWD	2.0L	$22,490

• S FWD	2.0L	$22,690

• S AWD	2.0L	$24,190

• EX AWD	2.0L	$25,790

• Nightfall Edition AWD	1.6L Turbo	$26,690

• SX AWD	1.6L Turbo	$27,990

Powertrain:

2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI engine producing 146 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque, managed by an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
1.6-liter Turbo GDI engine outputting 175 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Fuel Economy³ – EPA-est. MPG: (city/highway/combined):

• LX AWD:	27/31/29

• S FWD:	29/35/31

• S AWD:	27/31/29

• EX AWD:	27/31/29

• Nightfall Edition:	25/30/27

• SX AWD	25/30/27

Available Drive Wise Driver Assistance Features¹:

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection

Std: LX AWD, S FWD, S AWD, Nightfall Edition, EX AWD, SX AWD

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Std: LX AWD, S FWD, S AWD, Nightfall Edition, EX AWD, SX AWD

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Std: LX AWD, S FWD, S AWD, Nightfall Edition, EX AWD, SX AWD

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Std: LX AWD, S FWD, S AWD, Nightfall Edition, EX AWD, SX AWD

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Std: LX AWD, S FWD, S AWD, Nightfall Edition, EX AWD, SX AWD

Blindspot-Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R)

Std: Nightfall Edition, EX AWD, SX AWD

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Std: Nightfall Edition, EX AWD, SX AWD

Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

Std: SX AWD

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Cyclist Detection

Std: SX AWD

Safe Exit Assist (SEA)

Std: SX AWD

Dimensions:

• Overall Length:	172.0 in.

• Overall Width:	70.9 in.

• Overall Height:	63.6 in. (without roof rails) 64.2 in. (with roof rails)

• Wheelbase:	103.5 in.

• Cargo Capacity:	62.8 cu. ft (behind 1st row, lowered dual-level cargo floor) 26.6 (behind 2nd row, lowered dual-level cargo floor)

• Curb Weight, max:	3,185 lbs. (LX, S, EX) 3,317 lbs. SX (Nightfall Edition and SX)

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ These systems are not substitutes for proper and safe driving, parking, and/or backing-up procedures. These systems may not detect every object behind or alongside the vehicle or in the vehicle’s blind spot or direction of travel. Always drive safely and use caution.

² MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.

³ Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.

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New Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting Fellowship Aims to Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity Among Next Generation of Science Journalists

June 1, 2021

BOSTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — STAT, the nation’s leading health, science, and medicine publication, and the Knight Science Journalism Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced today the launch of the Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting Fellowship, with the goal of diversifying the ranks of science and health journalists and fostering better coverage of science that is relevant to all people. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will provide $225,000 to support the first two years of the program, named in honor of Sharon Begley, an award-winning science writer for STAT, who died in January 2021 at 64, from complications of lung cancer.

The nine-month fellowship is intended for early-career U.S. journalists from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in the profession and will prepare them for a successful career in science journalism. It will combine a paid reporting position at STAT with an educational component provided through MIT’s prestigious Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) program. The fellowship is now accepting applications for the inaugural Begley Fellow to start in September 2021, with plans to select two additional fellows in 2022.

Science journalism reflects the structural and systemic inequities in our society, with Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous reporters often not getting the opportunities white reporters get to gain relevant experience. Roughly 80% of science journalists are white, according to the most recent membership data from two of the leading professional organizations, with 6% identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, 1%-4% as Black, 3%-4% as Hispanic or Latinx, and 1% as Native American.

“The best way to make our profession and workplaces more diverse and inclusive is for news organizations to grow their own talent — and that’s exactly what Sharon aimed to do,” Gideon Gil, a STAT managing editor, said in explaining why STAT decided to create the fellowship. “Sharon relished mentoring younger science journalists, and her professional progeny work at news organizations across the U.S. So we could think of no more fitting way to honor her.”

The funding from CZI will enable STAT to pay fellows a full-time salary over the next two years. STAT is also kicking off a drive to raise additional funding to cover fellows’ reporting expenses and the program’s administrative costs, and to keep the fellowship operating in future years. Fellows will work at STAT’s Boston office alongside its team of experienced science and health reporters and editors to report and write articles, with additional opportunities for building connections, mentorship, and learning across teams. KSJ and MIT are also providing support for the university-based part of the program, which offers opportunities ranging from training seminars and other fellowship community events, university library access, and the chance to audit classes at MIT. The Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting Fellowship aims to serve as a model for expanding racial diversity in science journalism that could be replicated at other publications.

“KSJ is honored to be a partner in this pioneering fellowship that honors the exceptional work of Sharon Begley and offers a new opportunity to support outstanding and inclusive science and health journalism,” said Deborah Blum, Director of the KSJ Program at MIT. “We appreciate the commitment of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to improving racial and ethnic diversity in our community, which we believe is essential to smarter and more inclusive coverage of scientific research. And we are delighted to be working with STAT, one of the best health news publications available today, in assuring the success of this project.”

Begley, STAT’s senior science writer, was one of the nation’s finest science journalists and was known for her enthusiasm for mentoring and teaching the next generation. She was especially eager to help other women advance in a profession that, when she began as a researcher at Newsweek in 1977, was unwelcoming. She later worked at the Wall Street Journal and Reuters, before joining STAT at its founding in 2015. Her legacy includes her powerful advocacy for people of color, exemplified by a series she wrote in 2016 and 2017 about the neglect by scientists, government funders, drug makers and hospitals of patients with sickle cell disease, who in the U.S. are predominantly Black. This fellowship pays tribute to her outstanding career while paving the way for the next generation of science journalists.

“Sharon loved working at STAT and did some of her best reporting there, and mentoring younger journalists was one of her talents and priorities,” said her husband, Ned Groth. “So, for there to be a Sharon Begley Fellow at STAT, honing their journalistic skills in association with and mentored by colleagues who were in turn mentored by Sharon, seems like a perfect tribute to her.”

“Supporting reporters from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in journalism will bring important perspectives to the newsroom and surface new narratives and stories relevant to more communities, which will not only make biomedical reporting better and more accurate, but also help encourage greater public trust in science among historically marginalized groups,” said CZI Science Communications Manager Leah Duran. “We’re proud to support STAT and MIT to stand up this exciting program to cultivate talent and expand representation in science journalism.” In 2019, CZI supported the University of California, Santa Cruz to increase diversity, inclusion, and representation in its science journalism program.

The Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting Fellowship will accept applications from Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time until June 30, 2021 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. For more information and application instructions, please visit STAT and MIT’s online portal.

About STAT
Founded in 2015, STAT is a digital media company that focuses on delivering fast, deep, and tough-minded journalism about the life sciences to over 8 million monthly site visitors and an additional 20 million readers on the Apple News app. STAT takes readers inside academic labs, biotech boardrooms, and political backrooms, casting a critical eye on scientific discoveries, scrutinizing corporate strategies, and chronicling the roiling battles for talent, money, and market share. With an award-winning newsroom, STAT provides indispensable insights and exclusive stories on the technologies, personalities, power brokers, and political forces driving massive changes in the life sciences industry — and a revolution in human health. STAT’s main newsroom is located in Boston, and it also has reporters in Washington, D.C., New York City, Cleveland, Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

About MIT’s Knight Science Journalism program
The Knight Science Journalism Program, founded in 1983, is dedicated to advancing science journalism in the public interest. It has hosted more than 300 science journalism fellows from around the world; publishes Undark, an award-winning digital magazine; and offers training programs on topics ranging from science editing to fact-checking, with the goal of nurturing and enhancing the ability of journalists to accurately and thoughtfully illuminate science and its intersection with human culture.

About the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone. For more information, please visit www.chanzuckerberg.com.

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AlEn USA Expands Ensueño® Brand Portfolio

June 1, 2021

AlEn USA introduces Ensueño® Liquid Laundry Detergent and Ensueño™ Scent Booster Dryer Sheets to create a complete laundry care solution with its Ensueño® Liquid Fabric Softener. When used together in every step of the laundry process, consumers can expect better performance with higher aroma intensity for longer-lasting freshness in their clothes. Available at select retailers nationwide.

HOUSTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AlEn USA is expanding its laundry care line by adding two new products: Ensueño^® Liquid Laundry Detergent and Ensueño™ Scent Booster Dryer Sheets. These products join Ensueño^® Liquid Fabric Softener to create a complete laundry care solution available at select retailers nationwide.

All of the Ensueño products are available in two floral-based scents: Spring Fresh and Violet Bouquet. When used together in every step of the laundry process, consumers can expect better performance with higher aroma intensity for longer-lasting freshness in their clothes.

“Never underestimate the power of scent,” said Greg Schwarz, Executive Vice President and U.S. Country Leader for AlEn USA. “Scent provides a powerful emotional connection for people, a sense of comfort and confidence and is also an important cue for cleanliness.”

AlEn recently conducted a national consumer survey and found the majority of respondents (63%) prefer scented products. In fact, a pleasant scent (46%) and odor removal (43%) are the attributes most sought after when buying laundry care products. The full Ensueño laundry care line is unique in delivering the same scents across all of the products.

“Laundry care products continue to experience growth in all categories, and we believe the newly expanded Ensueño laundry portfolio provides AlEn the opportunity to increase penetration in households by leveraging the credentials of the brand with both new and loyal consumers,” said Schwarz. “Ensueño has been a beloved brand among Hispanic consumers for many years, and we’re excited to reach new consumers who want to feel confident and ready to face the day with their freshly laundered and clean clothes.”

AlEn and the brand are also committed to building a cleaner and more sustainable world. AlEn uses recycled and naturally derived materials whenever possible and has proudly given plastic bottles a second life for more than 25 years. The laundry detergent and fabric softener are made with a biodegradable formula, and the softener contains plant-based softening extracts that lock in fragrance and make clothes bloom with scent. AlEn recycles more plastic than it uses.

To learn more about the Ensueño line of products, visit https://ensueno.us/. To find retailers offering the products, visit https://ensueno.us/store-locator/.

About AlEn USA

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, AlEn USA is a subsidiary of Industrias AlEn, S.A. de C.V. (Grupo AlEn), a cleaning and laundry products company with presence in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. With more than 5,000 employees globally, Grupo AlEn has been striving for a cleaner and more sustainable world for more than 70 years.

In the U.S., AlEn’s portfolio of products includes bleach, cleaners, powder detergent, liquid laundry detergent and fabric softeners and brands ENSUEÑO^®, CLORALEN^®, PINALEN^®, and ART OF GREEN^®. One of the few consumer goods products companies based in Houston, AlEn USA is committed to continued growth and innovation of its products in the U.S., supporting a culturally diverse workforce and maintaining socially responsible and sustainable business practices. For more information, visit www.alenusa.com.

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Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing, Honda Win the Indianapolis 500

June 1, 2021

Helio Castroneves piloted his Meyer Shank Racing Honda to victory Sunday in the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500. It was Honda's 14th win in the Memorial Day weekend classic in 27 races.

SPEEDWAY, Ind., May 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda notched their 14^thIndianapolis 500 win, with Meyer Shank Racing’s Helio Castroneves scoring the victory—his record-tying fourth win—at The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

Starting in the eighth position for his 21^st consecutive Indianapolis 500, Castroneves led just 20 laps en route to his fourth 500 historic victory, trading the lead several times with Honda powered Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou in the closing stages of the race. Palou would go on to finish second, less than half a second behind the victor.

The victory at the 2021 Indianapolis 500 is the first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win for Meyer Shank Racing since joining the series in 2017. In addition to their INDYCAR program, Jim Meyer and Mike Shank run an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship DPi program with the Acura and ARX-05 prototype.

This win makes Helio Castroneves the first driver to win overall at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Indianapolis 500 in the same calendar year. The Brazilian racer previously won at Daytona in the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 in January of 2021.

Second-place finisher Palou claims the point lead leaving Indy, overtaking his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate, and Indy 500 polesitter, Scott Dixon 248-212. Honda also leads Chevrolet in the Manufacturers’ Championship, 476-472.

Indianapolis 500 Honda Race Results

•	1st Helio Castroneves	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
•	2nd Alex Palou Chip	Ganassi Racing Honda
•	6th Santino Ferrucci	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
•	10th Tony Kanaan	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
•	11th Marcus Ericsson	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
•	14th Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
•	16th Colton Herta	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	17th Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
•	18th Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
•	19th Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	21st James Hinchcliffe	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	22nd Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	23rd Pietro Fittipaldi	Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda
•	28th Ed Jones	Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Honda
•	29th Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	32nd Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
•	33rd Stefan Wilson	Andretti Autosport Honda

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturers’ Championship (unofficial, after 6 rounds)

Honda	476 pts
Chevrolet	472

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Drivers’ Championship (unofficial, after 6 rounds)

1.	Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda	248 points [1 win]
2.	Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda	212 [1 race win]
3.	Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren SP,	211 [1 race win]
4.	Simon Pagenaud, Team Penske Chevrolet	201
5.	Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet	191 [1 race win]

Quotes
Helio Castroneves (Meyer Shank Racing Honda) 2021 Indianapolis 500 Winner: “Honda’s great. HPD, because I’ve worked with them for three years and now coming back here with Honda, it’s been absolutely incredible. They sat down with me and we’ve had many meetings. That’s what we need to have.

“When you have spent so many years with an incredible organization and have their experience and information, you can explore those things. We’re here in victory circle because they’ve done the right things for us.”

Mike Shank (Meyer Shank Racing Honda team owner): “I don’t even know where to start. Helio drove an incredible race-his experience in this race was there for all to see. I’m so proud to have the partnerships that we’ve built to get to this point.

“That starts with Jim [Meyer], who has made such an impact on this organization since coming on board and goes to AutoNation and SiriusXM, and of course Honda and the folks at HPD have been just amazing. This is going to take a long time to soak in, but right now I just am a little at a loss for words to be standing here right now after winning the Indianapolis 500!”

Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started sixth, finished second: “”Man the traffic, it was super close, Helio did an amazing job. I’m super proud of the NTTDATA car, I’m proud to be powered by Honda. Chip Ganassi Racing had the best cars today and I tried my best, we had a bit of traffic. Helio having that last clean lap, man, we’ll come back next year! I learned a lot today.”

Santino Ferrucci (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda) Started 23^rd, finished sixth: “It feels incredible, I’m so happy I can come back and drive for RLL and for this crew and be Honda-powered again. We had a great race! We were really quick, we just couldn’t get lucky on the starts and restarts. Strategy played a big part in this race, and we were able to save enough fuel to run as hard as we could at the end there. We were slowly reeling in the lead group, just needed a few more laps.

“This team worked all night long on Thursday night [after a crash in practice] to make sure the car was ready and fast for qualifying. They’ve been working on this car nonstop to repair it and make sure we had a car that could race in the top five. It’s so impressive and I’m so proud of them.”

David Salters (President and Technical Director, Honda Performance Development): “This is absolutely amazing. It’s great to see the world get back to normal, it was a great crowd at the speedway and they got to see a fairytale ending for Helio. I couldn’t be more pleased, I’m so proud of the team at HPD and everyone that represents Honda and everything they’ve achieved. The Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Indy 500, all out of HPD, in just one year—and all with Helio—it’s amazing. And, of course, massively well done to Mike [Shank]. This is an astonishing achievement and his team simply delivered.”

Fast Facts

The 2021 Indianapolis 500 was the largest sporting event worldwide since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with 135,000 fans.
The race had only two yellows, neither of which were multi-car incidents.

Next
After an incredible “Month of May” at Indianapolis, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES now takes a week off before resuming with the June 11-13 double-header Detroit Grand Prix race weekend, with races both Saturday and Sunday on the Belle Isle street circuit in Detroit, Michigan.

Honda Racing social media content and video links from Indianapolis can be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD). Additional features and long-form videos can be found on the Honda Racing/HPD YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV).

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Employ Prince George’s Launches Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Workforce Program To Connect Immigrant, Refugees, And English Language Learning Job Seekers To Careers

May 31, 2021

LARGO, Md., May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Employ Prince George’s (EPG) is revolutionizing workforce development programs in the Maryland’s Capital Region by bringing its acclaimed customized program design to immigrants, refugees, asylees and English language learners in Prince George’s County, via the launch of it’s Career Pathways for All (CPFA) Program. This development introduces a new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) approach to economic development, while meeting the needs of the international talent pool in a local area. “The CPFA Program is an inclusive workforce development program designed to address and mitigate the barriers immigrants, refugees, asylees and English language learners, and those residing in those households, face when trying to achieve their piece of the American Dream,” said Walter L. Simmons, President & CEO of Employ Prince George’s. With free customized career counseling, occupational skills training/tuition assistance, and supportive services, connections to employment with local business, CPFA will provide a pathway for all Prince George’s County residents to obtain livable wage careers. CPFA aims to break language and cultural barriers by bridging the gap and by developing relationships within Prince George’s County’s immigrant and immigrant servicing communities.

According to the Maryland Department of Labor, 1 in 7 Marylanders were born in a country other than the United States, and more than half (51.2%) of Marylanders born in another country are U.S. citizens. In Prince George’s County, MD 21.7% of residents were born outside of the country, with the ethnic composition consisting primarily of Hispanic/Latino, Asian, two or more races, and those marked as other. Employ Prince George’s mission is to provide premier workforce development services and to contribute to the economic vitality of Prince George’s County by providing a demand-driven system that delivers qualified workers to businesses and provides job seekers with opportunities for careers in high demand/high growth industries.

“When reviewing the data,” states President & CEO, Walter L. Simmons, “we observed that even though a large percentage of immigrants were in low-paying jobs, a relatively small percentage of the people we served in our job centers were immigrants. Upon review, we realized that this huge population in Prince George’s County does not visit our American Job Centers due to discomfort communicating with staff who do not speak their language, the perception that our programs were not suited for their needs, and a strong attachment to the community and a location familiar to them,” states Simmons. To address this deficit, the Career Pathways For All Program will offer personalized career coaching, occupational skills training, evaluation of credentials obtained oversees, bi-lingual hiring events, language translation phone lines in every American Job Center in Prince George’s County, and access to English remediation classes.

“The competitive edge that our Career Pathways for All Program will provide to Prince George’s County’s immigrant population will empower this community with the ability to compete for more rewarding jobs in their chosen specialization and careers,” said President Walter L. Simmons. “A simple conversation with American Job Center Career Counselors can open a lot of doors. We’re happy to now be able to provide hard working residents in Prince George’s County the opportunity to earn a livable wage.”

If you are interested in enrolling in the Career Pathways For All Program or if you like more information regarding Employ Prince George’s services and offerings, please visit www.EmployPG.org/CPFA, call us at 301.618.8445, or email our staff at [email protected].

EMPLOY Prince George’s (EPG) provides workforce intelligence and solutions for the job seeker and business. EPG’s mission is to contribute to the economic vitality of Prince George’s County by providing a demand-driven system that delivers qualified workers to business and provides job seekers with opportunities for careers in high demand/high growth industries.

For more information, please visit www.employpg.org.

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MAOF Board Announces the Retirement of the Organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer Martin Castro

May 28, 2021

MONTEBELLO, Calif., May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Board of Directors of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) has announced the retirement of Martin Castro, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Castro informed the board of his decision to retire during the May board meeting after 21 years as President of the organization.

“Martin is an exceptional organizational leader who has transformed MAOF making it one of the most responsive and best-performing organizations serving the needs of California’s diverse communities,” said Anita Quiñonez-Gabrielian, MAOF Board Chair. “Martin’s vision, drive and performance focus, combined with his commitment to serving the best interests of the diverse communities we serve, have materially strengthened MAOF and made it one of the most admired non-profit organizations. He leaves a more agile and resilient organization, well placed to expand to better serve our community. I’d like to thank him personally, and on behalf of the Board, for his many contributions to MAOF, and we look forward to his continued leadership as we commence our search for his replacement.”

Castro has been employed with MAOF since 1979 with a five-year break in service while he was working in Washington D.C. with the National Council of Senior Citizens. Since 2000, he has played a critical role in the development and success of the organization. During his tenure MAOF grew from an annual budget of $33 million to $120 million, opened three preschools in San Bernardino County, expanded MAOF’s service area to seven Counties and increased the number of employees from 300 to 935 to expand services to low-income families. More importantly, he began operating services to seniors, including hot meals in congregate settings and home delivered hot meals to homebound seniors as well as started a transportation program.

Prior to 2000 Castro served as the Administrator and Director of the MAOF Kern County Programs, providing service to the entire county with a variety of programs, including computer training, medical worker training, bookkeeper training, basic skills training, foster grandparent program, senior citizens community service employment program, and literacy programs.

In 2003, he was named one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the nation by Hispanic Business Magazine.

“I am grateful for the privilege and honor to serve MAOF,” said Castro. “I’d like to thank the Board for allowing me the opportunity to have made a contribution in serving my community and improving the quality of life for so many families. What has been achieved during my time as President and CEO of MAOF reflects a remarkable team effort—the thoughtful and dedicated work of a committed and caring staff. The best part of my job has been working with such good, talented, and committed people. I feel good about playing a role in the success of MAOF and having committed 100 percent emotionally all the way.”

Castro will continue as CEO for the foreseeable future while the search for his successor gets underway. To find an appropriate successor, the MAOF Board will engage an executive search firm to conduct a national search to find Castro’s replacement. He has committed to assisting with the transition and helping his successor become acclimated to the organization. Further inquiries may be sent to [email protected].

About the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation:
The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is a non-profit, state-wide community-based organization that was established in 1963 by Founder Dionicio Morales to serve disadvantaged individuals and families in the Los Angeles area. MAOF is one of the largest family services organizations in the United States and has achieved this status by providing high quality social services and programs to diverse communities where the need is the greatest. It currently operates in seven California counties with over 60 service locations and over 900 employees. The annual budget exceeds $120,000,000. MAOF Website; http://www.maof.org/

Contact:	Robert Alaniz
	Milagro Strategy Group
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Zeel’s Partnership with New York City Vaccine Command Center Expands In-Home Vaccinations to Anyone Over 75, All Disabled, and Under-Vaccinated Buildings

May 28, 2021

NEW YORK, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Zeel, a leading technology platform providing health and wellness services to the home and office, announces that it has expanded its partnership with the City of New York to provide for in-home vaccinations to thousands of individuals across the city.

The in-home vaccination program is free to qualified individuals and their caregivers – and has now expanded to include anyone over the age of 75 and all disabled individuals, and under-vaccinated buildings. The initiative is supported entirely through the New York City Vaccine Command Center.

“We are thrilled to provide this critical service and honored to be working for our great city,” said Samer Hamadeh, CEO and co-founder, Zeel. “Vaccinating our city’s most vulnerable has inspired our entire team. We feel fortunate to be involved and will continue to dispatch the hard-working nurses on the Zeel platform to as many locations as possible. Our goal is to continue until every homebound, disabled, and elderly individual over the age of 75 in the city is fully vaccinated and then to return to them if a booster becomes necessary in the fall.”

Zeel dispatches up to 20 teams of three — a licensed nurse, a driver and an administrator — to each senior’s home and is capable of vaccinating up to 200 residents per day. The company expects to vaccinate up to 8,000 individuals between now and late summer. Zeel is one of several providers — which also include the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, Doral Health & Wellness and SeniorCare Emergency Medical Services — selected to work with the Vaccine Command Center for the homebound program.

Raymond Estrada, a former Captain in the FDNY and nurse on the Zeel platform, said he has been personally moved by the outpouring of gratitude, “When we arrive at their door, they feel like there’s hope, a real light at the end of this terrible tunnel.”

Eligible residents are encouraged to sign up for the program at www.zeel.com/vaccine or by calling 646-586-3593.

About Zeel:
Zeel is an in-home healthcare, wellness and medical testing company, providing medical services through ZP Medical Services, PC, a licensed medical practice, lab partners, and a nationwide network of health and wellness practitioners. These trusted, vetted providers offer on-location COVID-19 PCR testing, massage therapy, physical therapy, and nursing care. All services are booked safely and securely using Zeel’s industry-leading, HIPAA-compliant technology and award-winning customer service team. For more information, visit www.zeel.com.

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Iconic Hybrid Makes a Bold Statement: Toyota Announces Prius Nightshade Edition

May 28, 2021

PLANO, Texas, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Toyota Prius is making a statement for model year 2022 with a new Nightshade special edition. Known for its wind-piercing shape, this Prius brings unexpectedly bold style to the car that made hybrid a household name. Featuring striking black exterior trim, wheels, and badges, it’s a Prius that brings a smart, confident addition to the versatile, road-trip ready carline.

Available on the FWD and AWD-e grades, the Nightshade edition comes in Midnight Black Metallic, Super White, and Silver Metallic. Its unique exterior features include black headlight accents, mirror caps, door handles, color keyed rear deck spoiler and shark fin antenna. It rides on 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels on the FWD, and 15-inch on the AWD-e, paired with black inserts and lug nuts.

On the inside, standard SofTex®-trimmed, heated, power adjustable front seats keep both driver and passenger in toasty, customizable comfort. While a Softex-trimmed heated steering wheel and semi-gloss black center console bring additional features to the Nightshade package.

Prius is the eleventh model, and the first hybrid to join the Nightshade family. Now, the lineup that gives customers a way to express themselves with unique details will boast the iconic car known for getting up to 54 miles per gallon.

No Limits to the Prius Family

First introduced to the world in 1997, the Toyota Prius was the world’s first mass production hybrid car. Since then, Toyota has sold more than 6 million Prius vehicles worldwide and more than 1.9 million in the U.S. Offered in the L Eco, LE, LE AWD-e, XLE, XLE AWD-e and Limited grades, the Prius Nightshade Special Edition rounds out a diverse family of sleek, sporty, and well-equipped options for customers.

For 2022, the Prius Nightshade special edition brings unexpectedly bold style to the storied, fuel efficient family. Powered by a combination of a high-efficiency 1.8-liter four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine and two motor-generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT), Prius Nightshade comes in both AWD-e and FWD models.

Recognized as the industry’s most fuel-efficient internal combustion AWD-e model, based on U.S. Department of Energy data as of March 11, 2021, excluding all-electric vehicles, the Prius AWD-e is rated at an EPA estimated 51 city/47 highway/49 combined MPG. The AWD-e system provides the power to the rear wheels to confidently pull away from a stop, yet the on-demand system recognizes when all-wheel-drive performance is not needed to provide great fuel economy.

The Nightshade edition is also available in front-wheel-drive (FWD) which is EPA estimated at 54 city/50 highway/52 combined MPG.

Form and Function Inside

The Prius’ iconic shape pushes the boundaries of interior space to the point that the EPA classifies it as a midsize car. Thanks to its unique liftback design, the Prius’ front-wheel drive model offers 50.7 cu. ft. of cargo space with the rear seatbacks folded down, which is more than in some small SUVs.

Prius Nightshade edition comes with standard SofTex-trimmed seats throughout the cabin. On the FWD model, the driver’s seat is heated and has eight-way power adjustable controls and lumbar support while the passenger seat is four-way power adjustable (AWD-e model driver’s seat has six-way power adjustable controls with lumber support). Additional interior features include SofTex-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel and door armrest area; chrome accent interior door handles; extended SofTex trimmed seatback pockets; 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with center armrest; and, retractable tonneau cover for the cargo area.

Prius Nightshade comes with a standard 7-inch touchscreen display and 6 speaker JBL® sound system with Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa compatibility. A SiriusXM® 3-month All Access trial subscription is also included (see toyota.com/audio-multimedia for details); a Toyota Safety Connect® 1-year trial, Service Connect 10-year trial, and Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial (see toyota.com/connected-services for details).

Customers can keep their devices connected and charged in their Prius Nightshade with an auxiliary audio jack, one USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and two 2.1-amp USB charge ports, a Qi wireless phone charging tray that accommodates larger phones, and one 12V power outlet. Additional technology features include advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming, Siri® Eyes Free, and an integrated backup camera display. All accessible with a 3-door Smart Key system and Push Button Start.

Nightshade also comes with the familiar central screen interface, a signature feature available in every Prius since the original. The 4.2-in. color Dual Multi-Information Display with customizable screens includes Energy Monitor and Hybrid System Indicator with Eco Score, Eco Savings Record, Drive Monitor, Eco Wallet, and Eco Diary features, plus displays for climate control, driver support systems, audio system content, and navigation system.

Designed for Safety in Style

Prius Nightshade edition brings sleek, sporty style and loads of safety tech.

It’s equipped with Toyota’s Star Safety system, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

It also comes with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS-2.0) standard with features that include:

Pre-Collision System with Low-Light Pedestrian Detection
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
Bicyclist Detection
Lane Departure Alert
Automatic High Beams
Road Sign Assist

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is designed to help offer automatic braking capability under certain conditions should the driver not react in time in an emergency situation. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Intelligent Parking Assist are also standard.

Toyota Limited Warranty

All Toyota Prius models come with a 3 year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 60 month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Toyota’s hybrid battery warranty is for 10 years or 150,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service date, whichever occurs first. The hybrid system warranty is for 8 years or 100,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service date, whichever occurs first. For complete details visit Toyota.com/Prius.

All 2022 Prius models also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 3 years of 24-hour Roadside Assistance, regardless of mileage.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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(Español) El Servicio Forestal de las Regiones Sudoeste y Pacifico Sudoeste Recuerdan a sus Visitantes la Importancia de Divertirse Responsablemente Este Fin de Semana de Memorial Day

May 28, 2021

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