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  • Trabajos Para Latinos en Pittsburgh
     

    • CareerLinks
      CareerLink is a one-stop shop that connects employers and job seekers in the most efficient manner possible. At the sites in downtown Pittsburgh, McKeesport, and Robinson Township, highly-trained staff offers visitors a wide range of materials, consultation services, and on-line access to a comprehensive database of employment information.

       

    • CityLinks
      CityLinks helps to find and retain employment in the Pittsburgh region. It is open to foreign-born persons that have linguistic or cultural barriers that have prevented them from finding and keeping employment. Applicants must live in the City of Pittsburgh, must have the legal right to work, and must fit within the state’s income guidelines. Services include: Vocational counseling, Job search skills workshops, Resume development, Job development, Interview skills and practice.To apply to CityLinks, please contact Kathy Risko at 412-422-7200 x216 or krisko@jfcspgh.org

       

    • Hispanic Center
      http://www.pghhispaniccenter.org/
      The Hispanic Center Inc. is a Pittsburgh based non-profit corporation that serves the region of Southwestern Pennsylvania and operates as a resource for Hispanics seeking employment, training, and relocation support services. The Hispanic Center provides the following core services: recruitment, prescreening and retention services for employers along with career development, training and placement services for job seekers. In order to enhance retention and assist with relocation support, The Hispanic Center also functions as single point of contact for referral services through strategic partnerships with regional providers. These partnerships include the following services: English as Second Language, Job Training, Home Ownership, Legal Immigration Assistance, Healthcare and a myriad of other support services.
      E-mail: infothc@pghhc.org. Ph: 412 322 2716-412 322 2717. Fax: 412 322 2718..
       

    • Post-Gazette 'Spanish' search
      http://pgh.careercast.com/js.php?view=&lookid=pgh&q=Spanish&x=44&y=6

       

    • Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
      http://www.pittsburghregion.og
       

    • Pittsburgh Technology Council
      http://careers.pghtech.org/resume

       

    • Staffing Partners
      http://www.dci.edu/placement.htm
       

    • WPXI Pittsburgh Job Network
      http://www.wpxi.com/jobnetwork/

       

    • PNC Bank
      http://www.pnc.jobs 

     

 

  • Asociaciones y Clubes Latinos
     

    • Arrepia, Brasil
      http://www.arrepiabrasil.org/
      A website dedicated to Pittsburgh's Brazilian residents and all of those who are, in one way of another, in touch with the Brazilian way of life.

       

    • Colombia en Pittsburgh
      http://www.colombiaenpittsburgh.org
      We are an organization that congregates people located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who
      are interested in working for Colombia and its people. Colombia en Pittsburgh is a
      non-profit non-partisan organization.
       

    • Coro Latino Americano
      http://www.elcorolatino.com
      The Coro Latinoamericano of Pittsburgh is a cultural institution founded in November 1997. Our objective is to maintain alive Latin American choral singing in this region of the United States.
      Email: elcorolatino@hotmail.com. Fax: (760)465-5466. Dirección Postal: PO Box 23443, Pittsburgh, PA 15143-6443
       

    • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Western Pennsylvania
      http://www.hccwpa.org/
      Working to create opportunities for members for commerce, business development and economic growth through unique regional, national and global networks and to create a positive, influential Hispanic presence in Western Pennsylvania. The HCCWPA website links to many online resources for Latinos.
       

    • The Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Room
      http://www.heritageroom.org/
      A dedicated group of people in the Pittsburgh community have put together a proposal to create a NEW HERITAGE ROOM in the Cathedral of Learning. The new room would feature the rich culture and heritage of the Latin American and Caribbean regions; and this would be reflected in the room's design!
       

    • Latin American Cultural Union (LACU)
      http://www.lacunet.org
      La Unión Cultural Latino Americana (LACU) es una organización sin fines de lucro
      501(c)(3) cuya principal función es cultivar y diseminar las diversas manifestaciones
       culturales y artísticas de las tradiciones, danzas, música, literatura, artes culinarias,
       películas, pinturas, y costumbres regionales de Latino America.

       

    • Latin American Student Association (LASA) at Duquesne University
      http://www.lasa.duq.edu/
      Helps students cultivate and promote an understanding of the Latin American culture and  roots within the Duquesne community, establish ties with the local Latin American community in Pittsburgh, and serve as an avenue for those Duquesne students who wish to practice the Spanish language and create opportunities for international research and programs focused in Latin America are part of LASA’s main goals.

       

    • Los De Pata Negra
      www.losdepatanegra.com
      We are a group of Spaniards that have a fun social group. We are students and we are professionals.  We are temporary visitors, permanent residents, and everything in between. Some of us are single, some are married with people of other nationalities, while others have brought their whole  family from Spain due to a job that brought them here. We work hard, and love doing what we do,  but we also like to go out and have a good time. We come from Barcelona, Cádiz, Málaga, Madrid, Pamplona, Bilbao, Sevilla, Valencia, and many other Spanish cities and towns. Pittsburgh has it's own charm, which is why 'Los De Pata Negra' feel right at home here.
       

    • MeetUp Pittsburgh
      http://spanish.meetup.com
      Interested in learning, practicing or teaching Spanish? Then Meetup with other people who
      share your interest and hable español.
       

    • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)- Western Pennsylvania Professional Chapter
      PO BOX 22211, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
      Local Professional chapter of SHPE whose mission is to promote the development of Hispanics in Engineering, science, and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity, and social equity.
       

    • Pittsburgh Venezuelan Association
      http://www.pvanet.org
      a non-profit organization whose objectives are to fortify the friendship between Venezuela and Pittsburgh, to promote social activities and cultural programs and to assist the Pittsburgh community.
       

    • Venezuela in Pittsburgh
      http://www.venezuelainpittsburgh.org
      Venezuelan organization whose mission is to promote activities for children of Venezuelan families.

 

  • Grupos Musicales y de Fiestas
     
    • Argentine Catering
      http://www.lamendocina.com
      We are the only Argentine Authentic Cuisine since 1984 serving the community with excellent service and great quality food. We also have winter and summer menus, we offer private cooking classes, educational Wine Tasting parties and "Romantic Dinner for Two". Please visit our website to learn about our services.

       
    • Azucar Band
      http://www.azucarband.com
      Azucar is the top Latin Dance band in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Azucar is available for dance parties as well as formal events, weddings and other private engagements.

       
    • Kids Show
      http://www.lamendocina.com
      We have produced a fantastic one hour Latin show to teach you Spanish with songs and instruments. We can celebrate your B-day or any special event. Special discounts for schools. Please visit our website for more information.
       
    • Puro Queso Jazz
      http://www.puroquesojazz.com
      The Puro Queso Jazz Quartet was formed in 2003 by Italian pianist Giampaolo
      Orrigo and Venezuelan bassist José “Layo” Puentes.  The band is based in Pittsburgh, PA
      (USA) and plays in a variety of venues, including theaters, bars and restaurants.

       
    • Tangueros de Ley
      http://www.tanguerosdeley.com/
      Tangueros de Ley performs the greatest tangos of all time with elegance and feeling. The cosmopolitan quartet, led by Argentinean singer/clarinetist Julieta Ugartemendia joined by Carribean guitarist Michael Chapman from the Trinidad and Tobago islands, Pianist Esteban Rajmilchuk from Buenos Aires, bassist Jeremy Sment from New Mexico, and Pennsylvania’s own John Vaida on violin comes together to share a culturally rich and entertaining experience.
       
    • Carla Leininger, MC and  DJ of Latin and World Music.
      Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Contact: carlapitt@aol.com or (412) 608-3946.

       
  • Misa en Español
     

    • Iglesia San Jacinto
      La misa se oficia todos los Domingos a las 11:30am. Esquina de Boulevard of the Allies y
      Craft Place, South Oakland. (Detrás del Magee Women’s Hospital.)
       

      Comunidad Catolica Latina
      Diocesis de Pittsburgh
      3201 Craft Place
      Pittsburgh, PA 15213
      Horario: De lunes a jueves de 9:00 am. a 5:00 pm., viernes de10:00 am. a 3:00 pm. y domingos antes de misa
      Padre Daniel Vallecorsa, Capellan
      412.687.6292
       
      Hermana Janice Vanderneck, CSJ; Asistente pastoral
      412.578.0402
       
       
      Horario dominical:
      Iglesia San Jacinto
      misma direccion
      Confesiones 10:45 AM
      S. Misa 11:30 AM
       
      Iglesia del SS Rosario
      Muse (Washington County)
      Confesiones: 5:30 PM
      S. Misa 6:00PM
       
      catecismo para ninos, grupo de oracion, doctrina y estudio biblico. platicas para sacramentos,bendiciones,etc.y notaria eclesiastica
      para mas informacion y horarios de festividades llame a la oficina
       


       

  • Radio en Español
     

    • Onda Latina WEDO  810AM y Revista Radial Latinoamericana  WRCT 88.3FM
      http://www.pitt.edu/~martham/wwwRadio.html


      Radio Programs:

      In Spanish: Revista Radial Latinoamericana WRCT 88.3FM
      Every Thursday - 6:05pm. to 7:00pm.

      Hosts and Producers: Martha Mantilla (412) 521-8651 / Miguel Rojas (412) 687-0524
      martham@pitt.edu / rojaszotelo@hotmail.com /

      In Portuguese: Brazilian Radio Hour WRCT 88.3FM
      Every Friday - 6:05pm. to 7:00pm.

      Host and Producer: Carla Andréa Leininger
      Tel. (412) 608-3946
      Email: carlapitt@aol.com

 

  • Organizaciones en Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh Organizations
     

    • Brother's Brother Foundation
      http://www.brothersbrother.org
      The mission of Brother’s Brother Foundation is to promote international health and
      education through the efficient and effective distribution and provision of donated
      medical, educational, agricultural, and other resources. All BBF programs are designed
      to fulfill its mission by connecting people’s resources with people’s needs
       

    • Global Links
      http://www.globallinks.org/
      Global Links is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare in
      developing countries through our pioneering approach to recovering and processing
      surplus medical supplies and equipment for use by targeted healthcare institutions.
      C
      ontact Angela Garcia at agarcia@globallinks.org or call 412-361-3424 ext 201
       

    • Salvation Army de Pittsburgh y Allegheny County
      La organización Salvation Army de Pittsburgh y Allegheny County provee ayuda y
      servicios a familias e individuos que se vean en necesidad a consecuencia de emergencias
      como crisis económica o desastres.  Recomendaciones de iglesias y otras agencias son
      aceptadas y personas interesadas pueden solicitar servicios en cualquier momento.  
      El Salvation Army ofrece los siguientes servicios: ayuda de alimentos, ayuda de ropa,
      ayuda en casos de emergencia y desastres, ayuda para familias en crisis, Bundle up-program
      (programa que ofrece abrigos para niños durante el invierno, y campamentos de niños
      durante el verano.
      Todas las solicitudes de servicios son manejadas en forma confidencial. Toda persona o
      familia que se vea en crisis o emergencia  puede solicitar ayuda.  Para mas información o
      para sacar una cita contacte a, Cecilia Teruya Horas: Miércoles, jueves y viernes de
      9 am- 12pm Teléfono: 412-394-4886.

     

  • Infomacion respecto a la Pandemica AVIAN FLU

  • Prepararse en caso de que se desate una epidemia de la gripe aviar.  Se necesita crear programas de emergencia a nivel de iglesias, comunidades, escuelas, etc para evitar la diseminación de este virus. Visitar las siguientes websites:

1)     U.S. Department of Health, www.pandemicflu.gov

2)     Center for Disease Control (CDC). 1-800-232-4636. Tiene linea en Espanol. E-Mail: inquirí@cdc.gov Sede Central en Atlanta, Georgia, 404-639-3311

3)     U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. www.aphis.usda.gov/vs Sede Central en Riverdale, Maryland, 301-734-8073

4)     U.S. Department of Homeland Security. www.ready.gov

5)     Pennsylvania Homeland Security, www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.us Sede Central en Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 717-651-2001.

6)     Pennsylvania Department of Health. www.health.state.pa.us or 1-877-724-3258

7)     Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. www.pema.state.pa.us

8)     Pennsylvania Poison Control Centers. 1-800-222-1222

9)     Allegheny County Emergency Management. Allegh. County Health Department. 412-473-2550

 

 

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