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Hispanic Emphasis Program

Last Modified: 06/02/2008

403.31 Policy

It is NRCS policy to conduct a positive and continuing HEP that provides equal employment opportunity for Hispanics in all personnel management policies and practices, as well as in NRCS-sponsored programs and activities.

403.33 Program Objectives

The Hispanic Emphasis Program is an integral part of the total equal employment opportunity (EEO) program and is designed to:

A. Ensure that the Hispanic community receives equal treatment in all aspects of employment;

B. Increase the total number of Hispanics in all Professional, Administrative, Technical, Clerical and other occupations (PATCO) categories, series, and grade levels;

C. Provide opportunities to participate in training and training programs, such as career enhancement, graduate studies, and others;

D. Encourage the participation of Hispanics in all NRCS-sponsored programs and activities; and

E. Provide a network of professional support for Hispanics.


  • Part 403 – Special Emphasis Programs - Subpart C – Hispanic Emphasis Program

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  • English-Spanish Glossary
  •  (PDF; 3 Mb)

    Hispanic Information Links

  • Famous Firsts by Hispanic Americans
  • Special Emphasis Events

    September - Hispanic Heritage Month

  • Hispanic Heritage Month Winning Poster - 2007 (PDF; 420 Kb)


  • Hispanic Heritage Month, 2007 - Presidential Proclamation


  • Hispanic Heritage Month, 2007 - Chief Lancaster's Letter (PDF; 44 Kb)


  • Hispanic Heritage Month Poster Contest - 2008
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