1. Diversity and Inclusion
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. 
September 15th to October 15th

2. Ohio Hispanic Americans
420,081 people – 3.6% of Ohio’s total population
93% increase in population since 2000
16,000+ Hispanic-owned businesses
While Ohio residents with Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage make up a majority of Ohio’s Hispanic community, Central America is becoming a more common point of origin. Hispanic Ohioans with ancestors in Central America have grown to nearly 33,000, with a large portion having ties to Guatemala or El Salvador. Nearly half of Guatemalans and Salvadorans in Ohio are immigrants.
September 15th to October 15th

3. Diversity and Inclusion
________% of Stark Co. residences are Hispanic or Latino.
2.1%
6.4%
0.8%
4.3%
Diversity and Inclusion
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. 
September 15th to October 15th

4. September 15th to October 15th
Workforce
Hispanic Ohioans in the civilian labor force is nearly 192,000.
Employed Hispanics are heavily represented:
Production
Transportation
Material moving occupations
16,000+ Hispanic-owned businesses
Food service
Cleaning
Maintenance
Hispanic Ohioans have an unemployment rate of 7.8 percent. Hispanics between the ages of 25 and 54 have an unemployment rate of 7.3 percent. That is higher than the 5.0 percent unemployment rate for the same age group of all Ohioans. The
September 15th to October 15th

5. Diversity and Inclusion
SCHRA Diversity Committee:
Lisa Johnson
Cheryl Swanson
Lauren VonSossan
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. 
September 15th to October 15th