Code as a Second Language (CSL) is a national initiative that was launched in an effort to engage, introduce youth to computer programming. The goal is to supply students with an introductory skillset of web-design and computer programming, while instilling an entrepreneurial spirit. CSL provides students with access to year-round leadership and workforce development opportunities.

Through the Empowering Latinas scholarship and mentorship program, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation in partnership with Century 21 Real Estate support Latina female entrepreneurs by giving them 40 study grants that will enable them to obtain their Real Estate Agent License in Houston, so they can start a successful business with the support of the brand CENTURY 21^®.

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s award-winning LOFT SOURCE program has worked with companies such as Exxon Mobil, CVS Health, Google, Time Warner, Target, PwC, LinkedIn, BBVA Compass, Goldman Sachs, and government agencies such as CFPB, SEC Treasury and Federal Exchange to diversify their workforce through a “delivery system of Latino Talent,” tailored platforms, and concurrent branding effort.

Exxon Mobil Corporation, the largest publicly traded international energy company, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowship opportunities in the STEM f ields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students across the country, with a passion for Engineering and Science.

Selected students will be exposed to a top-quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with an ExxonMobil engineer or scientist to learn how their knowledge and skills are applied in a corporate setting.

LOFT Labs is an international initiative of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation focused on providing support for Latino/a founded start-ups. LOFT Labs was established in 2014, with the primary goal of supporting talented Latino/a start-ups build, grow, and thrive.