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5 Facts to Know about Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Nov 26, 2024

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are a cornerstone of higher education in the United States, enrolling and supporting a significant portion of the nation’s Hispanic and Latino student population. Defined as colleges and universities where 25% or more of undergraduate students identify as Hispanic, these institutions have been instrumental in fostering academic success for one of the fastest-growing demographics in the U.S. Over the last decade, the Hispanic population has grown by nearly 10 million, with Hispanic and Latino students now accounting for a significant share of college enrollments.

The Importance of Staying Connected with Gen Z Candidates After They Accept an Offer
Nov 22, 2024

Recruitment is no longer just about securing an offer acceptance—it's about keeping candidates engaged and excited as they prepare for their start date. A recent RippleMatch survey found that 73% of candidates will continue passively searching for other roles even after accepting an offer. This means that organizations must rethink their post-offer communication strategies to reduce the rate of reneges and build strong connections with future hires. Here's our top advice for keeping candidates warm in between extending and offer and their start date.

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12 Hispanic-Serving Institutions With Strong Business Programs
RippleMatch
Employment rates in the business and finance industry are expected to grow 7% in the next 8 years. Companies looking for talented entry-level candidates to fill their business roles should establish a presence at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), or colleges with 25% or more Hispanic and Latinx students, and emerging HSIs, schools with 15% to 24% Hispanic and Latinx population. With over 550 HSIs in the U.S., there are a lot of schools to choose from – so we made a list of 12 HSIs and emerging HSIs ranked in the top 100 schools for best business programs to connect with.
10 Hispanic-Serving Institutions with Strong Liberal Arts Programs
RippleMatch
Colleges that take pride in their diverse learning environment also take pride in molding creative thinkers and educational leaders who are passionate about creating social change. These schools value the versatility of a liberal arts degree and encourage their students to explore the endless possibilities of a degree in sociology, history, creative arts, language, and more. Many employers value the critical thinking skills instilled by a liberal arts education, and seek out these students for their entry-level positions. If you’re an employer who is looking to hire talented liberal arts students, be sure you’re widening your search to include a range of schools, like Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
The Top​ Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to Recruit Entry-Level Candidates
RippleMatch
To fill talent pipelines with high-caliber entry-level and early-career candidates from diverse backgrounds, many companies have focused on recruiting at HBCUs, Women’s Colleges, and HSIs. The latter of the three – Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) – are defined as non-profit institutions of higher learning with a full-time undergraduate population of at least 25% Hispanic. HSIs have been around since the 1980s. In 1992, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities prompted Congress to formally recognize campuses with high Hispanic enrollment as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and allocate federal appropriations.
6 Ways to Make Your Hiring Process More Inclusive for Low-Income College Students
Kate Beckman
Somewhere in the middle of the “broke college student” trope is a range of financial situations that exist among today’s college students. Some students have some or all of their tuition paid for; some students receive a monthly allowance to cover their cost-of-living expenses; most students work, but the number of hours varies across financial backgrounds. Of the estimated 20 million students receiving an undergraduate education, nearly a third – 6.2 million – come from low-income families and receive little to no financial support. While the differences in students' financial situations has always had an impact on collegiate experience, the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the inequalities that exist for students on campus.
5 Ways To Make Your Entry-Level Recruitment Process More Empathetic
RippleMatch
COVID-19 is rewriting the rules of entry-level recruitment. With many universities sticking with remote or distance learning this fall and spring, “campus recruiting” is less about meeting students on campus and more about hiring candidates over Zoom. One of the biggest challenges is that it can be hard to create an inclusive hiring process when students have varying access to resources. These differences can be more stark than before as more students are living and learning from home.
9 Tips For Marketing Your Virtual Recruitment Events
RippleMatch
Learn more about how to execute a successful recruitment events strategy via our guide, "100 Events & How to Do Them."
What Student Job-Seekers Think About Virtual Recruitment Events
RippleMatch
Learn more about how to execute a successful recruitment events strategy via our guide, "100 Events & How to Do Them."
What Student Job-Seekers Value In Recruitment Events
RippleMatch
This upcoming recruitment season will be unlike any other. With many schools sticking with distance learning for the fall semester, employers will need to be more creative than ever in their campus recruiting, especially when it comes to events.
7 Ideas To Help Students Learn About Opportunities in Your Industry
RippleMatch
In a typical semester, students often used in-person employer presentations and career fairs not just as a way to find jobs or internships, but as a way to explore and understand industries and career paths; a RippleMatch survey found that 74% of students previously used in-person events as a career discovery tool. Another RippleMatch survey conducted in wake of COVID-19 found that 68% of students are applying to positions outside their preferred industry. That means as students apply for jobs and explore career paths, it’s important to showcase what your industry has to offer, even in a virtual setting.
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