~~~ Guest Post by Jeff Griener ~~~
The Latino Connection resource group is one of the many diversity
and inclusion organizations available for all Dell EMC team members. The Utah Chapter of Latino Connection has 140
members. The Latino Connection Utah Chapter was the first Employee Circle/ERG at the Draper
Utah COE.
Mission & Goals:
- Provide a forum for Latin and interested Dell EMC professionals to network a vehicle for their opinions to be heard. Ensure programs and offerings represent their perspective and needs
- Brand Dell EMC externally to the Latino Community via technology, education, enterprise & partner with external professional organizations
- Drive Latino culture awareness throughout the company
- Promote career development to Dell EMC's Latin community
Mission & Goals:
Membership:
- Increase Dell EMC membership and participation locally and in the field
- Attract new talent to Dell EMC & Facilitate transition to new employees
Community Outreach:
- Assist on building strong and vibrant communities, improving quality of life, and making a positive difference where we live and work
- Deliver programs and services that address Dell EMC specific needs
- Develop a custom Road-map for Leadership Success at Dell EMC
Educational Outreach:
- Reach out to the community to support specific educational needs, focusing on STEM initiatives among others
External Professional Organizations:
- Promote Dell EMC's presence and involvement with Latino Professional external organizations
Recent Activities
The Utah Chapter of Latino Connection sponsors various
activities and events throughout the year.
Blood Drives
Our, now bi-annual, American Red Cross Blood drives have
been a tradition for us. In February of 2017 we held our Valentine’s Day blood
drive at which our partners at the ARC collected a total of 50 pints of blood
between our two Draper locations. Our
next blood drive is scheduled for July 26, 2017.
Cinco de Mayo Salsa Challenge
In
2016 Latino Connection started a tradition of sponsoring a homemade salsa
competition. The 2017 edition of the chips and salsa extravaganza held earlier this month was a great success!
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Salsa, Pinata, and Prizes |
In
September of 2016, Latino Connection – Utah volunteered and spent most of a day
helping to setup for the annual three day Latino Americano Festival held in
Provo, Utah. Our efforts were greatly
appreciated and we look forward to even more involvement in 2017.
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Team members volunteering at Provo Festival Latino Americano |
Salt Lake City Brazilian Festival
Another tradition of the Utah Chapter of Latino Connection
is having a booth at the annual Brazilian Festival held in Salt Lake City. It is a great recruiting event for us and a
lively atmosphere. Some years we have
even participated in the Carnival Parade!
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Representing Dell EMC in the Brazilian Festival parade |
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Manning a booth at the SLC Brazilian Festival |
Zumbathon O.U.R. Rescue Fundraiser
In October of last year we had an opportunity to hold a
fundraiser for a very worthy cause, O.U.R Rescue and have Utah Attorney General
Sean Reyes speak to a large group of team members at the COE. AG Reyes is a co-founder and active
participant in the valiant efforts that this organization is involved in to
rescue people (mostly children) from human trafficking rings around the world.
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Team members |
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Zumbathon donations |
Spanish and Portuguese Classes
The Utah Chapter of Latino Connection has traditionally
offered beginning and intermediate Spanish and Portuguese classes to any team
member who is interested. We always have
a great group of enthusiastic participants and a few ‘graduates’ each year as
well.
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