Established in 2024, HISPA International, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to creating new economic opportunities and strengthening the Americas by supporting and leveraging bilingual and trilingual talent–English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese speakers– both locally and abroad. Our primary focus is on U.S. college and university students preparing for and seeking quality internships, as well as trilingual professionals and business owners engaged in these three markets. We are also committed to connecting talent to world-class educational, career, and workforce development services and resources.
Our approach is partnering with institutions of higher learning across the United States to prepare and connect talented, multilingual students and business professionals with employers that are committed to growth within untapped or under-tapped markets, primarily within the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We understand that while countless U.S. companies have a presence in Latin America and the Caribbean, sales and commerce are often constrained by language barriers. Such is the case even within the U.S. where segments are not accessing services and products due to language barriers. Thus, one of our primary goals is to help companies increase market penetration and potential.
Small and large U.S. Fortune 500 companies alike recognize that success in international business and commerce requires a uniquely skilled workforce. This is no surprise since commerce and trade have been interconnected with language for thousands of years, since trade began. The U.S. continues to produce high-demand products, goods, and services, and we believe expanding and increasing sales in Latin America and the Caribbean will help move the nation from a trade deficit to a trade surplus. Together, these efforts make America stronger.
At HISPA International we also believe that talent and potential should never be limited by financial barriers. This is why an important part of our mission is to open doors to opportunity by providing support services that help students from underserved communities and all backgrounds, enabling them to access the opportunities and goals they set out to pursue. By investing in tomorrow's leaders today, we're building stronger and more inclusive communities across America, one student, professional, and business at a time.
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With a keen focus on four priority areas: workforce development, internships, language and cultural arts, and strategic partnerships, HISPA International, Inc. is poised to be the largest trilingual talent marketplace in the Unites States, leveraging private-sector resources, U.S. education, and philanthropy for a stronger, more prosperous America.
