Non-profit ‘HACE’ empowers Latinos with meaningful career opportunities, creating diverse workforce [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago-based non-profit is empowering Latino professionals by connecting them to meaningful career opportunities.

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The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, or HACE, partners with companies nationwide to cultivate a pipeline of diverse talent.

Their job recruitment, development and networking programs are helping create better futures for those looking to expand their careers.

HACE’s programs have shaped countless success stories. Lorena Mejia, an alum of the Elevando Latino Leadership Program (ELLP) in partnership with Trellix, now oversees cybersecurity incident response at a Fortune 20 company.

“Through HACE, I gained the confidence and skills to advocate for my ideas in a male-dominated field,” Mejia said. “Today, I mentor others, helping them navigate their careers in cybersecurity.”

Cristian Biviano, a first-generation college graduate and current manager in Cook County Government, said he gained strategic insights from the ELLP program.

“The program gave me …