Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan

06/10/2026

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and its partners have launched a statewide effort to expand college credit opportunities for registered apprenticeship completers, helping strengthen connections between skilled trades training and higher education.

06/06/2026

📢 MI Poder is hiring across Michigan! Please help spread the word with anyone who may be interested in joining their team and supporting community-centered work across Michigan: mipoder.me/joinourteam

Big news ‼️ MI Poder is hiring across Michigan! We’re looking for passionate organizers and community leaders who believe in building the people-powered civic and political infrastructure our communities deserve.

If you’re ready to join our movement, explore our open positions and apply today! 🔸 mipoder.me/joinourteam

¡La lucha sigue contigo! ¡Únete! ✊🏽✨

06/02/2026

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist have officially recognized June 2026 as Immigrant Heritage Month in the State of Michigan.

This proclamation honors the generations of immigrants who have helped build our communities, strengthen our economy, enrich our culture, and continue to make Michigan a more diverse and vibrant place to live.

During this month, we celebrate the stories, contributions, resilience, and leadership of immigrant communities across our state.

Thank you to all immigrant families and communities who continue to shape Michigan’s past, present, and future. 💙

05/29/2026

📢 We’ve received a high volume of applications for the Nuestro Futuro Scholarship, but many are still missing required supporting documents.

Please make sure everything is submitted to [email protected] by the new deadline: June 1, 2026 at 12 PM.

📢 Important Update 📢

The deadline to apply for the “Nuestro Futuro Scholarship” has changed.

New deadline: June 1, 2026 at 12 PM

Please remember that applications must include all required supporting documents to be considered complete. If you have started or submitted your application, make sure all materials are submitted by the new deadline.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/HLCOMScholarship2026

05/26/2026

📢 Important Update 📢

The deadline to apply for the “Nuestro Futuro Scholarship” has changed.

New deadline: June 1, 2026 at 12 PM

Please remember that applications must include all required supporting documents to be considered complete. If you have started or submitted your application, make sure all materials are submitted by the new deadline.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/HLCOMScholarship2026

05/20/2026

The Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan had the opportunity to meet the Governor at an Appointee Appreciation Event. Commissioner Kaylee Moreno Burke and Commissioner Gladys Picó Gleason, along with Commissioner Jose Sanchez (not pictured), represented the Commission. 👏🏽

05/14/2026

With approximately 35,000 annual openings in the professional trades projected through the year 2032, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins LEO to proclaim May as Professional Trades Month. The annual observance honors hard-working Michiganders in professional trades while encouraging students and adults to explore education and career opportunities leading to high-wage, in-demand careers.

05/08/2026

📢 LEO launched a new Youth Workers’ Rights Initiative to help young workers understand their rights, recognize unsafe situations, and know where to get help.
With support from MIOSHA and the Wage and Hour Division, this effort helps prepare Michigan’s next generation of workers to enter the workforce safely and confidently.
Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/initiatives/youth-employment?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

LEO has launched a new Youth Workers’ Rights Initiative, focused on preparing the next generation of workers with the knowledge and confidence they need to enter the workforce safely and successfully.

This initiative includes new resources to help young workers:
• Recognize unsafe or unlawful situations
• Understand their workplace rights and protections
• Know where to seek help and how to report concerns

With support from programs like Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA) and the Wage and Hour Division, and in partnership with educators and community organizations, this effort is helping build a stronger, safer future workforce across Michigan.

Learn more about youth employment resources: https://ow.ly/KW8n50YWybA.

05/05/2026

It’s Cinco de Mayo! Let’s celebrate the day the Mexican army won the Battle of Puebla. Honor Mexican American traditions & heritage. Learn about Mexican culture. Enjoy a meal of Mexican food.

05/05/2026

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, join the 4th Annual K?Onda! Cinco de Mayo Celebration happening today in Saginaw! 🎉

📅 Today, Tuesday, May 5
📍 SVRC Marketplace Outdoor Pavilion
203 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI
⏰ Entertainment: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

🎶 Enjoy an evening of community, music, and celebration.