MCLA is proud to present two more episodes of five short docu-videos commemorating and documenting our work over the last 45 years. We have received very positive comments about how the inter-generational leadership and mission-focused work of the Council has proven to have a positive impact in raising visibility and solutions to improve the overall wellbeing of Hispanic/Latine Minnesotans over the decades.
We invite you to watch the third episode (1998-2008 Work that transcends borders) and fourth episode (2008-2018 Elevating Minnesotan?s Visibility and Contributions)?here! Videos have Spanish subtitles.
Visit our new webpage to learn more about Hispanic and Latino/a/e Minnesotans. If you would like to share your impressions, or have historical material about the Council to add to the collection, please write to [email protected]
 Communications and Public Affairs Director
The Council is looking for a dynamic person who loves to communicate, tell stories, and create content to inform our communities better, and support MCLA's mission. Is that you? Apply to this position, or share this information with family, friends, neighbors, and others!
For more information and how to apply, click here?then go to External Applicants/Search for Jobs Now, and then type 69814 on Job ID.
Deadline to apply: October 16, 2023
Policy Fellow
Every year, MCLA hosts paid interns, or Policy Fellows, to support our work during the legislative session. For next year, we are looking for a graduate student or a successful undergraduate student to help us achieve our legislative and community goals during the legislative session.
To learn more about this opportunity and apply, click here. Then go to?External Applicants/ Search for Jobs Now, and type 69818 on Job ID.
This is a paid internship.
Deadline to apply: October 16, 2023.
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Governor's Community Council on Inclusion and Equity
On Friday, September 29, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 23-12 renewing both the Governor?s One Minnesota Council on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity and the Governor?s Community Council on Inclusion and Equity. This executive order ensures both councils can continue their work making Minnesota a place where everyone can thrive. The application to join the Governor?s Community Council on Inclusion and Equity can be accessed here.
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Minnesota Secure Choice Board of Directors
The Minnesota Secure Choice Board of Directors has a seat opening to be filled by a small business owner. MCLA encourages our community to consider and share this opportunity with other Latino small business owners. To apply and see more vacancies go here.
What is the MN Secure Choice Retirement Program?
On May 19, 2023, Governor Walz signed into law a bill establishing the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program. Secure Choice is intended to benefit employees in the private sector who have no opportunity to save for retirement through an employer-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) plan. Read more about the bill here.
State Emblems Redesign Commission accepting designs from the public!
What would you like to see as a new flag and emblem for Minnesota? Do you know that you can now submit your design ideas for the new Minnesota state flag or state seal?
Deadline for submission is October 30th. The State Emblems Redesign Commission will then narrow submissions to five finalists - with even more public input to follow. Go here to submit your own ideas or design.?
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