Wal-Mart Jobs!
Companies that care, not only about the shoppers that come in to spend money, but also care about the team of workers that staff the stores are harder and harder to find. From the moment you walk into your Walmart job to the time you leave, there are team leaders to guide you to be the best you can be, not only at your job but as a confident,successful person who wants to contribute to the community in a positive way.
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In a world where technology is bypassing community and profit's outweigh people, it is even more important to connect to each other in a caring and personal way. Walmart jobs offer an individual training, great pay and benefits, great job perks and an opportunity to meet wonderful new people everyday. Walmart's attention to the consumers needs, concern for the environment and the promise to provide the best products at the lowest cost creates a win/win situation for employees and consumers alike.
The poor economy has left everyone searching for ways to save money. Saving money has been the primary principal on which Walmart was built. As more folks come in to shop at Walmart, the need for team members grows as well. A company that cares about their employees as well as the consumer is the cornerstone of the Walmart Cooperation. If the employees are happy they create a pleasant environment for the shoppers.
Jobs For Teens at Wal-Mart
Are you a broke teen that is not even sure where to find a job?
Guess what?
There are Jobs for Teens at Walmart right now!
That is correct, Walmart has openings for many different positions and they are very open to a teen working in their store. A job at Walmart means that you are going to get excellent in store training, great on the job training, a steady paycheck and something to begin your resume building.
With the holidays approaching, Walmart needs stock clerks to put away their popular items such as the hot The Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster that appears to be taking the buying public by storm. Not interested in the heavy lifting that is associated with being a stock clerk, get one of those cashier jobs that are abundant. The pay is good, the pace is fast and your heavy lifting will be minimal.
Do not worry about school scheduling conflicts as the managers understand your time restraints and will work around your school schedule. Also you should plan on enjoying your time there as you will probably see a friend or two on the same payroll as you.
Not only will you be earning cash but you will get to experience something every young man or woman should experience and that is the accomplishment of a job well done. You will see your confidence go up at the same time as your paycheck!
So, when you begin the process of getting that job, do not forget about the jobs for teens at Walmart.
Jobs at Wal-Mart - Some Well Needed Insight
So, the holidays are on their way, your electric bill is soon due and you need to find a job fast. Jobs are Wal-Mart are available and if you apply properly you can get employed fast and get rid of some of the anxiety you may be feeling.
Wal-Mart is growing by leaps and bounds due to their good pricing and store locations and with that growth comes jobs. Applying at Wal-Mart is not something that you should consider if you are lazy as with any job, if you want to work there, you have to put in reasonable effort.
For the year 2009, Wal-Mart has projected to hire in excess of twenty two thousand people in addition to their already enormous work force as well as many additional temporary jobs for the holiday rush. A Temp job at Wal-Mart may be just what you are looking for to get you through the final quarter of the year and it could turn into a long term gig if you are diligent in your work efforts.
Wal-Mart has the market cornered in some respects in the employment arena for a few good reasons and the main one is their health care plan. Working at Wal-Mart, even part time employment, qualifies you for a health care plan that is more affordable than anything you have ever encountered.
A health care plan at Wal-Mart could be as inexpensive as five dollars a month! Sure, you will not be a millionaire from the weekly paycheck you receive but you will get a solid check and if you need the health care plan it is as inexpensive as you will ever come across.
Wal-Mart Temp Jobs - Excellent Opportunities For Holiday Cash
Looking for a few extra bucks to buy presents for friends, loved ones, a co-worker or two and your letter carrier? A Wal-Mart temp job could be the right way to go.
With the holiday season coming up fast we all need to make sure that our wallets are prepared for the extra expenses involved as it is always nice to celebrate without having to worry about a lack of funds.
Wal-Mart is one of the busiest retailers during the holidays and is always hiring extra people to work in their massive stores during this time. Most people do not think that a temp job at Wal-Mart is something in their future but they may want to rethink those thoughts.
A temp job at Wal-Mart could very well cover your extra expenses and could very well be worked around your current situation. If you are working a regular nine to five day job, you could get hours that are evenings or even nights.
If you are a mom and you need to be home when your children get off the bus, you could get a temp job working during the school hours. Students often take temp jobs at Wal-Mart during the holidays because their school hours are less and they fit right into the programs offered there.
It is no wonder that so many people work at Wal-Mart during the holidays when you are able to see the flexible schedules and the various opportunities to earn that much desired and needed extra cash.
Jobs For Retirees at Wal-Mart
If you have ever shopped in a Wal-Mart, you have been greeted by a person at the door and that person is usually a retired man or lady supplementing their retirement income. You may not be aware that jobs for retirees at Wal-Mart are not limited to greeting those of us that shop there.
Retired folks are employed by Wal-Mart in other areas as well and if you put on your observing hat you would see them all throughout the store. A cashier is a predominant job where you may see a retired person. The work is not overly physical and they can handle the work load in general with little to no issues.
You may see inventory people milling about the store that are retired as well. Using electronic scanners they are able to maintain the integrity of the computer systems numbers so the buyers know what to order for each store.
Did you ever wonder how they catch shoplifters at this massive big box store... they use regular looking people who look like they are shopping there. You think that a retiree would do a fine job as a loss prevention specialist?
Darn tootin' they would.
You see a retired person can do the same work that almost anyone else can do and do it as well or even better because of their life experiences. Hence the reason Wal-Mart hires retirees.
One of the other reasons Wal-Mart likes to hire the person living in retirement is because they have extremely flexible schedules and have no issue working odd or early hours.
Walmart Job Applications - Why Bother?
You might be saying to yourself, why bother with a Walmart job application when there are many other places to work and a job at Walmart would seem to be very monotonous.
The reasons to apply at Walmart are many.
They are hiring 22,000 new people this year alone.
They like to promote from within.
The jobs opportunities at Walmart are varied so you are sure to find something you like.
They have a spectacular health insurance program.
They give back to the community.
They offer flexible hours.
They have jobs for teens.
Their training program is second to none.
That's just a few of the reasons and you should consider this as well. Walmart jobs look great on a resume because most employers know that Walmart trains their people well, hires only people with clean backgrounds and that if you worked at Walmart you are courteous and respectful.
Granted, the pay is not going to get you a brand new car every year but it will generate some decent income for the necessities and it makes a great second job. Think about what it would be like in your household if you had and extra few hundred dollars coming in every month.
Would that relieve some stress in your household? Would you use the money to put some savings away? Would you spend it on that much needed bathroom upgrade?
We all have different needs financially and we all know there is no such thing as "extra money" but it's a rare household that could not use the added income.
New WalMart Brings Jobs to Ellsworth
Shoppers in the Ellsworth area have a new place to spend their money.
A new, expanded Wal-Mart store opened Wednesday morning on Myrick Street in Ellsworth.
As Amy Erickson tells us...besides bringing more shopping options to the area...the new store is also bringing an economic boost to the area.
<"welcome to your new Walmart! Come on in and shop."
The crowds were ready when Ellsworth's new WalMart opened its doors Wednesday morning.
"W-A-L-M-A-R-T! What's that spell? Walmart!"
Managers cut the ribbon after a ceremony featuring a 21-gun salute and presentation of the colors.
*nats of ceremony*
The new space is more than a hundred thousand square feet larger than the old location on High Street.
It features a grocery store, hair and nail salons, a Dunkin Donuts and a drive-thru lawn and garden center.
The store's layout is also easier to navigate, with wide aisles and enhanced service.
"it allows a more diverse area of shopping. Better varieties, better offerings to customers in the ellsworth area."
"it's been a long time coming. People have been talking about Walmart expanding for four or five years."
Ellsworth's City officials say shoppers aren't the only ones who'll benefit from the store's expansion.
"the opening of this facility has created a need for expanded staff. Now there are over 400 jobs filled by people from this area."
bi"when walmart does a project like this, brings this amount of pure square footage, inventory, people...it's an opportunity for people to come to this area. It's good for everyone and it's certainly good for the Ellsworth chamber and all 600 plus members, so thank you very much."
City Manager Michelle Beal says she's confident the new store is the start of big growth in the Ellsworth area.
"we're very proud they chose Ellsworth to expand in. With the economy the way it is, I think it shows a lot of confidence in Ellsworth and the area and we're extremely proud."
With a new store opening up in Chesterfield, VA this summer, Walmart careers are available as we speak.
Applications are accepted for that location here:
Walmart offers full and part-time employees excellent benefits which include a 401k plan, bonuses, store discounts, and life insurance.
When hired as an associate for this store, your duties will probably include helping them stock shelves in preparation for the grand opening.
Wal-Mart’s Health Reform Gambit
By Elizabeth MacDonald
Just this week, Wal-Mart raised eyebrows across the country when it came out supporting an employer health insurance mandate.
Now, Wal-Mart has got to know that its endorsement is probably not good for its profits. Wal-Mart is the country’s biggest employer, with more workers than the US Army.
What’s going on here? Does Wal-Mart, a cut-throat, calculating company when it comes to costs and the competition, know that an employer mandate is even worse for its competition’s profits, and is getting on board to crush its rivals?
An employer health insurance mandate means companies would have to offer health insurance to their workers, no matter what.
The insurance could be paid for with higher taxes, possibly a new form of an 8% payroll tax that companies (translation, workers) would pay. It would mean workers would be enrolled in a low quality HMO type plan that wouldn’t cover the same level of health care costs now incurred.
Before we get to the details of the impact of Wal-Mart’s move, watch this first. Wal-Mart’s support came a day or so before new Congressional Budget office numbers showing the impact on the mushrooming federal deficit of the Senate’s health reform proposal, spearheaded by Democratic Senators Chris Dodd and Ted Kennedy.
The new CBO numbers show the cost of this legislation is now below the $1 tn mark. How does the Senate get there? By not including the costs for expanding Medicaid costs, and because of the employer mandate.
Specifically, according to the CBO, by 2019 the Senate bill will cover 21 mn. That cost comes to about $597 bn. Again, the Senate bill does not include expanding costs for Medicaid. And the new CBO figures doesn’t include the cost of the 15 mn people expected to be enrolled in the employer-mandated coverage.
The CBO’s initial $1 tn plus number that the White House and Democrats in Congress had gulped at, then attacked, had assumed—get this—that employers would dump those 15 mn or so workers onto the US government—meaning, federal taxpayers.
This is a rare admission, a rare bit of candor, a rare acknowledgement of behavioral economics by the CBO. Meaning, a government research body is acknowledging what analysts have been saying all along–that companies would cancel coverage for 15 mn workers employees and shove them off onto the Health Insurance Exchange, where they would then get taxpayer subsidies to buy health insurance.
So, what’s the deal with Wal-Mart and an employer mandate for health insurance? Fox News analyst James Farrell weighs in.
First, Wal-Mart already provides more employee health insurance than its average competitors. Approximately 52% of Wal-Mart’s 1.4 mn U.S. employees are covered by company-provided insurance, while the retail industry average is 45%.
To raise this coverage to 100%, Wal-Mart would have to increase its coverage by 48%, while its average competitor would have to increase their coverage by 55%. Advantage: Wal-Mart.
Second, Wal-Mart has economies of scale that its competitors lack. As a large employer, Wal-Mart already likely pays a lower premium than its competitors with far less employees.
For example, the CBO notes that the share of the health insurance premium that covers administrative costs varies significantly by the size of firms, from about 7% for firms with at least 1,000 employees to a more sizable 26% for firms with 25 or fewer employees.
Requiring employers to provide health insurance to all employees would thus probably cost Wal-Mart less on a per employee basis than its competitors. Advantage: Wal-Mart.
Third, the economies of scale and greater percentage of covered employees would further benefit Wal-Mart if the government mispriced the penalty that it would assess on employers for failing to provide health insurance for its employees.
The government plans to smack companies that don’t participate with a fine, a so called play or pay requirement. The fine could be equal to 8% of pay for each worker not given coverage. Advantage: Wal-Mart.
Follow the math here. If the government prices the penalty lower than Wal-Mart’s average contribution to health insurance per worker, Wal-Mart could just pay the penalty for each employee. Wal-Mart would have to math out its benefits here, taking into account the current cost of insurance coverage and the penalty times the number of employees whose coverage Wal-Mart would be dropping.
Fourth, Wal-Mart has indicated that its endorsement (which will likely be touted by the Administration as evidence of the wisdom of its health insurance reform) is conditioned only upon the ultimate mandate being designed in a way that further advantages Wal-Mart compared to its competitors. Advantage: Wal-Mart.
According to the Congressional Quarterly, Wal-Mart spokesman Greg Rossiter said “that Wal-Mart wanted an employer mandate that would have companies pay in based not on how many employees they have, but based on ‘profit per employee.’”
Wal-Mart has more workers than the US Army, and low-wage employees as well, so you can see why it wanted an employer mandate based on this metric. If an employer mandate was constructed otherwise, Rossiter said, “it certainly could become a disincentive to support it.”
Wal-Mart to Add 22,000 Jobs at Namesake Stores
Reuters
Thursday - June 4th, 2009
Discounter Wal-Mart Stores Inc says it will add more than 22,000 jobs in its U.S. namesake stores in 2009.
The forecast points to lower growth compared with last year, as the world's biggest retailer opens fewer of its U.S. Wal-Mart discount stores to focus on expansions and renovations.
Last year, the company created 33,800 U.S. jobs, though that figure also included new jobs at its much smaller Sam's Club members-only chain of warehouse stores.
Wal-Mart has gained market share despite the poor economic climate as shoppers seek out its low prices on everything from food to electronics.
But the retailer has not been immune to the downturn. At an October analyst meeting, executives said the company would slow expansion of new U.S. Wal-Mart supercenters to focus instead on spiffing up existing stores.
Last October, Wal-Mart announced plans to open 157 to 177 new or expanded stores and clubs during the current 2010 fiscal year in the United States.
Numerous retailers including Target Corp and department store operator Macy's Inc have announced job cuts in recent months as the recession slows sales.
Overall, the U.S. economy is expected to shed 520,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in May alone, according to a Reuters poll of 79 economists.
Wal-Mart said the new positions will be in all levels of retail operation, including cashiers sales, store management to pharmacists and other positions.
Benefits, including affordable health plans that offer customized health coverage options, will be available to full- and part-time associates, the company said.
The announcement comes as the retailer readies for its annual shareholder's meeting Friday, and just four months after it slashed 700 to 800 jobs at its Wal-Mart and Sam's Club home offices in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Walmart Statement Regarding Health Care Reform
"As health care reform enters the next phase, we came together at this point in the debate to add our combined voices to the momentum building behind reform. We believe the time for comprehensive reform is now. The present system is not sustainable. The status quo is not an option.
Related Resource
* Health Care Reform letter
"We applaud the bipartisan efforts in Congress to craft and pass legislation.
"We are pleased that Walmart, Service Employees International Union and Center for American Progress can support three essential elements that should be included in any health care reform legislation--an employer mandate, strong efficiency provisions and a 'trigger' mechanism to ensure cost reductions.
"At Walmart, we believe in shared responsibility and support an employer mandate that is broad and fair. We believe the mandate should cover as many businesses as possible, and cover part-time as well as full-time employees. Any alternative to an employer mandate should not create barriers or disincentives to hiring workers with disabilities, entry level employees, or people from low income families.
"We are entering a critical time where those of us who will be asked to pay for health care reform will have to make a choice on whether to support this legislation. The choice will require employers to consider the trade off of a coverage mandate and higher taxes for the promise of a reduction in health care cost increases. We also believe that a mandate must be accompanied by provisions that will reduce health costs and dramatically improve the value we get for our health care dollar.
"And the promise of savings in the bill must be more than just words. The bill should contain 'trigger' provisions that guarantee that promised savings take place both for the federal government and for employers who provide insurance. Walmart believes that if we support a mandate and are being asked to pay higher taxes, we should be assured in return, that savings will be real."
--Leslie Dach, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations
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Walmart Increases Assortment of Affordable Laptops with Performance for Back to School
Retailer Introduces First Ever $298 Compaq Notebook with 3 GB Memory this Weekend
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (July 23, 2009) – With student needs rapidly changing and affordability a top priority, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is making a commitment this summer to provide a wider variety of laptops at unprecedented savings. Building its assortment around student needs and budgets, Walmart worked closely with trusted brands such as HP, Dell, Acer and Toshiba to deliver new products holding not just great value in price but high quality, performance, and variety.
Shoppers will find notebooks and netbooks under $300, new accessories, and units with entertainment features, long-lasting batteries, lighter weights and more colors this year. In addition, Walmart will introduce items with market-leading prices starting this weekend.
“We know all students need solutions that integrate work, entertainment and portability,” said Gary Severson, senior vice president, Entertainment, Walmart U.S. “Our increased assortment delivers more targeted offerings from great brands at dramatically affordable prices.”
Starting July 26: $298 Compaq Presario Notebook*
For the first time, a 3 GB memory laptop from a well-known brand has ventured below $300. The Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM offers great functionality with a 160 GB hard drive, CD and DVD drive, and Windows Vista pre-loaded in the notebook for the unprecedented price only at Walmart of $298. This price event begins 8 am July 26 in all stores and on Walmart.com while supplies last.
Also Available July 26: $548 Acer 8-hour battery laptop
Perfect for the mobile student who has a full day of classes, Walmart will lower the price of this popular long-lasting Acer unit by $50. Pre-loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium (qualified for free Windows 7 upgrade), the Acer 15.6 inch AS5810-4657 All Day Computing Laptop with Intel ULV SU2700 has a 3 GB memory, 320 GB hard drive and an eight-hour battery. Its Intel Display Power Savings Technology reduces backlighting with minimal visual impact. Engaging the Acer PowerSmart key and other advanced settings makes this unit up to 40% more efficient than the typical laptop.
August Additions: More Netbooks, Laptops
The new ultra-portable 10.1 inch HP Mini 110-131NR netbook arrives in stores in early August. This small and light netbook is ideal for the connected student who loves browsing the Internet, enjoying multimedia and chatting on-the-go.
For the entertainment guru, Walmart will introduce in mid-August a 17-inch screen Toshiba L355-18.3 with 3 GB memory and 250 GB hard drive great for work, movie watching and PC gaming. Also in mid-August, Dell will bring to Walmart stores its 4 GB memory, 500 GB hard drive notebook at great savings. (Prices on all to be announced.)
In stores and Online Now: Personality, Size and Color
Currently Walmart offers the small and mighty 12.1 inch HP dv2 notebook fully loaded with a powerful 4 GB memory and 500 GB hard drive at $698.
This month Walmart also introduced a new colorful assortment of the Dell Inspiron 1545 Laptop at $398 in black, blue, pink, red, purple and aqua to match Walmart’s back to college color pallet for dorm room décor. The notebook also qualifies for a free Windows 7 upgrade this fall.
Available in a variety of colors, matching computer accessories in stores include:
* Western Digital 250 GB hard drive ($60) – Available in black, blue, pink and red
* Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse ($25) – Available in black, blue, pink and red
* Logitech LS-11 Stereo Speaker System ($19 each) – Available in blue or pink
* Sandisk 4 GB flash drive ($12) – Available in blue, pink, red, aqua, orange and green
In addition Walmart aims to add more value to the overall purchase extending savings on necessary components and accessories, such as the Kodak All-in-One color printer for $89, Linskys wireless Router under $54 and $19 laptop podiums in various colors.
Walmart.com varieties and bundles
Walmart.com offers more than 200 notebook and desktop computers, with a wide variety of choices in bold, bright colors and the added savings of free shipping with Site to Store. Some of the most popular computers only available online include:
* Red Dell Mini 10 inch netbook (4 additional colors only available online) – starting at $348
* Dell laptop bundles (1545 Inspiron with 6 additional exclusive colors with optional bundle selections such as printer, laptop case, mouse, speakers, flash drive, external hard drive and more – starting at $598.
* Acer netbooks from pink, blue, white, red, and black at $298.
* Red computer accessory bundle with Logitech speakers and wireless mouse, and Sandisk flash drive. Mix or match from 6 colors – starting at $50.
For the buyer searching mostly for the ideal entertainment laptop, Walmart.com has the HP 17 inch Pavilion dv7-1261wm entertainment laptop available at the rollback price of $848. Also a strong entertainment and workhorse laptop, the sophisticated looking Toshiba 17 inch Satellite P305D-S8900 laptop PC with ATI Radeon graphics and Harman/Kardon virtual surround sound system is $698 and ideal for casual gamers and entertainment enthusiasts looking to replace a desktop computer.
Walmart advises, when looking for a laptop for gaming and entertainment consider a large bright widescreen display which enhances movies, music, and gaming, as well as a powerful processor, DVD player, a large hard drive to store media and generous memory.
Easy Pick-up at Walmart
To lighten the load on shipping, students can use Walmart’s Site-to-Store pick-up for their consumer electronics and dorm room accessory needs by sending their orders made at Walmart.com directly to the Walmart near their school, with no shipping charges.
Walmart, Partners Release Unprecedented Women Economic Impact Study
Women-owned firms have $3 trillion economic impact, employ 16 percent of all U.S. jobs.
WASHINGTON D.C., October 2, 2009 – Walmart, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) and the Center for Women’s Business Research (CfWBR), have unveiled a first-of-its-kind economic impact study detailing the total impact of women-owned small businesses in the United States. The study was released during today’s Women’s Economic Summit, convened by Walmart and WIPP, in Washington DC.
Approximately 300 prominent women business owners, female corporate executives, high-level government leaders, key members of minority organizations and other critical stakeholders attended the Walmart/WIPP Women’s Economic Summit. In addition to the study results, participants discussed the condition, impact and direction of women-owned business with the aim of providing immediate tangible tools for growth and shared learning. A full agenda can be found at www.wipp.org.
“It’s no secret that the female business owner and customer are at the center of Walmart’s push to save people money so they can live better,” said Esther Silver-Parker, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs, Walmart. “This summit allows us to share some of what we have learned about this influential block of voters, shoppers, and entrepreneurs while gaining unprecedented insight into some of the ways Walmart and others can help serve this important group. Judging from today’s data, women have been, and will be, a key driver to economic recovery.”
“The survey results demonstrate clearly that women business owners are playing a leading role in the economic recovery of our nation,” said Barbara Kasoff, President of Women Impacting Public Policy. “More importantly, it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that if we continue to invest in their growth, they will change the economic landscape of our country.”
In 2009, the National Women’s Business Council, the Center for Women’s Business Research and Walmart commissioned an extensive, groundbreaking study of U.S. women business owners to quantify their economic impact and identify the needs of women entrepreneurs. The study reveals that U.S. women-owned businesses represent a vital component of the economy, responsible for trillions in revenue and millions of employment opportunities nationwide. Key findings of the unprecedented study include:
* Women-owned firms have an economic impact of nearly $3 trillion.
* Women-owned businesses produce employment for 23 million people, 16 percent of all U.S. jobs. (direct and indirect)
* If they were their own country, women-owned businesses would have the 5th largest world GDP.
“Women-owned firms employ or generate a total of 16% of the jobs in our nation's economy,” said Gwen Martin, executive director and director of research for the Center for Women’s Business Research. “Job creation is desperately needed in our country today. A job not only supports a worker, it provides for a family, and creates purchasing power that supports local and national economies.”
“The National Women’s Business Council is proud to be a sponsor of this ground-breaking research,” stated NWBC Executive Director Margaret Barton. “In our role as advisors to the President, Congress, and SBA, the Council depends on this type of current data to make immediate fact-based policy recommendations to support the women’s business community.”
Walmart Helps Even More Hispanics Achieve Their Educational Dreams
Walmart Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Giving Back Through Education
BENTONVILLE, Ark., September 10, 2009 – Walmart is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – November 1, by launching the “La Mejor Herencia es una Buena Educación,” (“the best heritage is a good education”) national campaign, a continued commitment to serving the Hispanic community through education-focused initiatives. While the number of Hispanics earning degrees is on the rise, the campaign is designed to ensure that those still underserved receive the vital information and assistance necessary to gain access to a higher education.
The campaign includes:
* National television, radio, print and online advertising – the ads, aimed at showcasing Hispanic students who can serve as role models to other aspiring students, highlight recipients of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Walmart Scholarship Program.
* Enhancement of www.AhorraMasViveMejor.com – the site will have a designated section that will connect parents and students with individuals committed to helping Hispanics achieve a higher education.
* Education-focused Walmart Foundation grants – Hispanic-driven organizations that will receive or have received funding include: Excelencia in Education, ASPIRA, the Institute for Higher Education Policy, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the Center for Student Opportunities (Additional information about the grants is available in Appendix 1).
Hispanics are the fastest growing demographic group in America. According to the United States Census Bureau, the latest statistics show that Hispanics have the highest high school dropout rate, at 21.4 percent. However, Simmons Data 2009 found that the number of Hispanics earning a college degree is up 33%. While only 9 percent of Latinos earned a college or higher degree in 2005, that number has improved to 12% in 2008.
“Walmart can play a vital role in supporting the communities we serve beyond the products in our stores and career opportunities for associates” said Gisel Ruiz, senior vice president, People, Walmart U.S. “Walmart remains committed to meeting the educational needs of Hispanics throughout the year by offering scholarship opportunities and initiatives that support Hispanics and higher education. We believe this is the road that leads to helping people live better lives.”
AhorraMasViveMejor.com functions as a portal for parents and students interested in pursuing a college degree. Information and tools related to standardized tests and college placement exams, scholarship and financial aid, steps on choosing a college, and tips on writing admission essays, can be found in both English and Spanish. The site will be accessible throughout the year.
In addition to these programs, Walmart’s other Hispanic Heritage Month initiatives include a partnership between Sam’s Club and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to assist small business owners interested in strengthening their businesses. The nationwide contest, “Como Si,” (“you can”) will award 10 winners with a visit to Sam’s Club corporate headquarters in Bentonville, Ark. to learn practical tips on incorporating technology into their businesses, while improving their bottom line. The contest runs from September 15 to October 15. Please visit www.comosidoingbusinesstoday.com for more information.
Walmart, an employer of more than 171,000 Hispanic associates, has been honored for its continued commitment to the Hispanic community across the company. The retailer was named one of the “Top 12 Companies of the Year” by LATINA Style Magazine for 2009, and honored with the “Best Supplier Diversity Programs for Hispanics” award by Hispanic Network magazine, to name a few.
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