Unemployment rates generally decline with higher levels of education. In 2006, the unemployment rate for Hispanic college graduates was 2% while the rate for Hispanics with less than a high school diploma was 6%.
Profile
Art Ruiz
Past Chair, ¡Excelencia in Education!; Public Affairs Director, State Farm Insurance Companies Washington, D.C.
In his twenty-one years with State Farm, he has worked in various capacities, including agency recruitment, human resources, administrative services, and federal affairs.
Building national coalitions, grassroots legislation, and media outreach are his main focus. He serves as a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, National Hispanic Corporate Council, National Hispana Leadership Institute, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Hispanic Women’s Corporation, and National Job Corps Association. In March 2000, Art received the America Association of Higher Education Award from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for Outstanding Support on Hispanic Issues.
Events
Ex-Citings
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Feb 1, 2012Medill Reports - Northwestern University
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Jan 30, 2012NBC Latino
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Jan 4, 2012iconoculture Jan 2012
Fast Facts
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Charting the U.S. Labor Market in 2006
