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Latina and Latino Studies

Industry Areas

Here are examples of industry areas students enter with this major, jobs/internships, typical employers that hire students, skills employers look for, and examples of where alumni work. To find more information make an appointment with your career counselor/advisor.

Industry Areas for Latina and Latino Studies
Industry|Employers
Job|Roles
Skills
Alumni

Education

• Universities and colleges
• International schools
• Overseas dependent schools
• Campus cultural centers
• Support programs, e.g.. Educational Advancement
Program, Upward Bound
• School and community libraries
• K-12 schools, public and private
• Federal government agencies
• Head Start programs
• Nonprofit organizations including those promoting
literacy, e.g.. VISTA
• Adult education programs, e.g.. those focusing on
• GED preparation
• Libraries (for Latino Studies, museums, etc.)

• Higher Education
• Teaching
• Research
• Student Affairs Administration Including:
• International Student Services
• Study Abroad
• Multicultural Programming
• Student Support Services
• Information/Library Science
• Primary and Secondary Education
• Language Services
• Private Tutoring
• Interpreting
• Translating
K-12:  
• Coordination
• public speaking
• critical thinking
• writing
• social perceptiveness
• complex problem solving.
Higher Ed:
• Research
• Writing
• critical thinking
• judgment and decision making
presentations
• Los Angeles Leadership Academy,
Pre-Algebra Teacher
• University of Michigan,
Graduate Student Instructor

Advocacy/Nonprofit

Community action agencies
Labor unions
Nonprofit organizations, e.g. Amigos de las Americas, Centro Hispano
Social service agencies
Private voluntary organizations
Private foundations, e.g.. The Boston Foundation,
Lumina Foundation
Faith based organizations (FBO’s) and churches,
e.g.. Catholic Relief Services
Hospitals, medical centers and clinics (especially
those in areas of high Latino population)
International aid and relief organizations
Non-governmental Organizations (NGO’s), e.g..International Red Cross
Federal government agencies with an international focus
State and local government agencies
Special interest groups
Cultural heritage organizations
Research organizations, e.g.. Pew Hispanic Center

Domestic and International Advocacy
Humanitarian Services
Development:
Economic
Community
Housing
Disaster/Disease Relief
HIV/AIDS Advocacy
Policy Development
Policy Analysis
Program Administration
Education
Volunteer Coordination
Grant Writing
Program Management and Development
Fundraising/Development
Research
Community Education & Outreach
Public Relations and Marketing
Creativity
Multi-tasking
Interpersonal
Time Management
Service Orientation
Writing
Social
Perceptiveness                       
Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause
Farmworker Coordinating Council, Case Manager
Gay-Straight Alliance Network,
Northern California Regional Organizer
Sadie Nash Leadership Project, Program Coordinator

Human Services

Mental health institutions
Hospitals and clinics
Residential treatment facilities
Private and group practice
Correctional institutions
Federal, state, or local government, including:
Department of Human Services
Organizations that aid immigrants, migrant workers, and refugees or focus on cultural issues
Youth organizations and camps including:
YMCA’s
Boys and Girls Clubs
Nonprofit and social services organizations including:
United Way
Goodwill Industries
Salvation Army
Faith-based programs

Healthcare Advocacy
Counseling
Psychotherapy
Mental Health Services
Case Management
Social Work
Vocational/Career Counseling
Grant Writing
Program Management and Development
Community Relations
Fundraising/Development
Administration
strong interpersonal skills
attention to detail
ability to multitask
organizational skills
time management
verbal and written communication
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
After-School All-Stars, Development Assistant

Business

Public and private corporations in various industries including:
Banks and financial institutions
Insurance companies
Retail stores
Hotels and restaurants
Consumer goods manufacturers
Businesses targeting Hispanics
Staffing agencies
Consulting firms
Market research firms specializing in Latinos
Public relations agencies
Latin American firms operating in the U.S.
U.S. firms with operations in Latin America
Hispanic chambers of commerce
Minority Business Development Centers

International Business
International Development
Importing/Exporting
Logistics
Banking and Finance
Management
Costumer Service
Sales
Marketing
Advertising
Public Relations
Labor Relations
Training and Development
Human Resources
Equity and Diversity Functions
Travel and Tourism
Real Estate
Consulting
Agriculture Economics
Problem-Solving Skills
Analytical Thinking Skills
Leadership & Team Based Skills
Business Judgment
Communication Skills
Project Management
Professionalism
Imagination, Director of Strategy & Content
Mountain Dew at PepsiCo, Director Brand Marketing
Houzz, Industry Marketing

Law & Policy

Law firms
Corporate legal departments
Public defenders offices
District attorneys
Public interest groups, e.g.. The Center for Justice and International Law
Civil rights organizations, e.g.. National Council of LaRaza
Legal aid
Sole practitioner
Government agencies, e.g.. Department of State (foreign service)
Lobbying groups

Corporate Practice
Public Interest Law
Civil Law
International
Immigration Law
Lobbying
Government Relations
Elected or Appointed Leadership
Public Policy
Research
Intelligence
Campaign Management
Special Interest Advocacy
Program Administration
Immigration Services
Administrative
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Writing Skills
Active Learning
Illinois Attorney, General's Office Law Clerk
Office of New Americans at Chicago Mayor's Office, Deputy Policy Director and Director

Media & Arts

Newspapers
Magazines, e.g.. Hispanic, Latina
Broadcast media companies including television and movie industry
Radio stations
Foreign news agencies
Trade, professional, or consumer publications
Internet sites marketed toward Latino Americans
Advertising agencies
Publishing houses
Large corporations
Freelance
Museums
Galleries

Journalism
Creative Writing
Freelance Writing
Copy Writing
Editing
Research and Analysis
Broadcasting:
Television
Radio
Media Sales
Museum Work
Arts Programming
Art Sales
Fundraising/Development
advanced verbal and written communication
flexibility and versatility
ability to research and think critically
strong interpersonal  skills
creativity
editing and attention to detail
teamwork
active listening  and interviewing
time management
computer and technical skills (in various forms of electronic media) 
Imagination, Content Director & Content Strategist
Extra Bilingual Community Newspaper, Freelance Writer

Medicine

Group or private practice
Hospitals
Clinics
Health networks
Nursing homes
Rehabilitation centers
Mental health institutions
Federal, state, and local health departments
Government agencies
Armed services
Correctional facilities
Colleges and universities
Medical schools
Large corporations

Allergology
Anesthesiology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Family and General Practice
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Orthopedics
Pathology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Radiology
Surgery
Research
Public Health
Flexibility
Cross functional teamwork
Analytical ability
Communication skills
Time and project management
Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles)
Engineering coursework (for manufacturing based positions)

Healthcare

Group or private practice
Hospitals
Clinics
Health networks
Nursing homes
Rehabilitation centers
Mental health institutions
Federal, state, and local health departments
Government agencies
Armed services
Correctional facilities
Colleges or universities
Medical schools
Large corporations

Medicine
Dentistry
Optometry
Podiatry
Pharmacy
Veterinary Medicine
Allied Health:
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Medical Technology
Nuclear Medicine
Flexibility
Cross functional teamwork
Analytical ability
Communication skills
Time and project management
Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles)
Engineering coursework (for manufacturing based positions)

Public Policy & Activism

Legislative, executive, or judicial officials
National, state, or local government
Political action committees
Political parties
Campaigns: national, state, or local
Industrial, educational, and public interest groups
Lobbying organizations
Large business firms

Elected or Appointed Leadership
Campaign Management
Staff Administration
Special Interest Advocacy
Political Advising
Lobbying
Administrative
Communication
Foreign Language
Multitasking
Leadership
Prioritizing
Immigration Policy at Congressional Research Service, Analyst

Religion

Local churches, synagogues, mosques
Religious organizations
Religious communities, e.g.. convents and monasteries
Religious retreat centers, Christian and Buddhist
Denominational boards and agencies
Monasteries
All branches of military service
Hospitals, hospices
Homes for children, youth, senior citizens
Correctional institutions
Police and fire departments
Missions boards
Local churches
Evangelical organizations e.g.. Operation Christmas Child
Religious-based camps and youth programs, e.g.. Young Life

Clergy and Other Religious Leaders Including:
Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Islamic, Hindu, Greek Orthodox
Vocation as Monk or Nun
Chaplaincy:
Military
Institutional
Mission Work:
Church Development
Community or Agricultural Development
Educational
Medical
Metropolitan
Evangelism
Local Ministries Including:
Youth Ministries
Adult Ministries
Leisure Ministries
Counseling/Recovery
Religious Education
Day Care, Children and Adult
Food Bank/Emergency Ministries
Family Life Center Management
Music-Oriented Ministries
Religious Camp Administration
Administrative
Communication
Foreign Language
Multitasking
Leadership
Prioritizing
Creativity
Multi-tasking
Interpersonal
Time Management
Service Orientation
Writing
Social
Perceptiveness 

Communications

Newspapers
Magazines
Broadcast media companies including television and movie industry
Trade, professional, or consumer publications
Internet sites
Advertising agencies
Publishing houses
Large corporations
Self-employment/freelance

Journalism
Creative Writing
Freelance Writing
Copy Writing
Editing
Research and Analysis
Advertising
advanced verbal and written communication
flexibility and versatility
ability to research and think critically
strong interpersonal  skills
creativity
editing and attention to detail
teamwork
active listening and interviewing
time management

Internal Affairs

United Nations
Non-governmental organizations
Relief agencies
Religious organizations
Educational institutions
Consulting firms
Research institutes
Foundations
Defense contractors
Federal government including:
Department of State
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense:
Armed Services
US Agency for International Development
National Security Council
National Security Agency
Legislative officials

Diplomacy
Peacekeeping
Foreign Affairs
Program Administration
Community Development
Economic Development
Resource Development
Public-Private Partnerships
Governance
Policy Making and Analysis
Legislative Services
Political Advising
Public Sector Reform
Poverty-Reduction Strategy
Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Human Rights
Administrative
Communication
Foreign Language
Multitasking
Leadership
Prioritizing
Administrative
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Writing Skills
Active Learning
Foreign Affairs Officer at U.S. Department of State

 

Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)

  • Education
  • Business Development
  • Community and Social Services
  • Media and Communication

Professional Associations