Latinos make up 15% of the total labor force in the United States.  Their share of selected occupations and industries are 22% in Hotel and Food Services and 17% in Private Service (Home and Health Services).  Many Latinos got slammed by the recession which wiped out about 2 million construction jobs. As the economic recovery improves, Latinos are scoring more gains than most other demographic groups. They are the only demographic group that whose employment numbers have returned to pre-recession levels. The reasons experts say that Latinos are faring better than other groups is thaty are willing to take low-wage, temporary jobs. They believe that part time work can lead to full time employment - which in many cases in the private service industry is true. They also tend to be more mobile and willing to do what it takes to get the job, even if it means moving from one county to another. However, due to the decrease of jobs, less Latinos have moved to the U.S. and more have moved back home. 

Latinos are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population and especially visible in California Texas and Florida as well as Iowa, Nebraska and Ohio.  Not only the economy but also immigration issues have affected the Latino's decision to remain in the U.S.  The administration has increased deportations of undocumented immigrants.  Their biggest concern is "jobs".

My professional development classes are primarily filled with Latino women, and the emphasis is to provide them with the tools they need to prepare themselves as presentable, qualified, trained household professionals. Just ask yourself this one question: "If there are only 10 jobs and 50 applicants, who will be the ones chosen to work?" 

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