Building a stronger Latino leadership pipeline takes more than recruiting. It requires investing in the talent you already have—and creating pathways for Latino professionals to advance.
For more than four decades, the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) has helped Latino professionals build their careers while helping employers attract, develop, and retain diverse talent.
For companies looking to strengthen their Latino leadership strategy, a HACE corporate partnership offers access to leadership development, talent acquisition, employer visibility, and opportunities to make a measurable community impact.
Latinos represent nearly one in five people in the United States and are an increasingly important part of the country's workforce and economy. According to the UCLA Latino GDP Project, U.S. Latino GDP reached $4.1 trillion in 2023—an economic force larger than all but four countries in the world.
Yet Latino representation continues to decline at higher levels of many organizations.
That creates an important question for employers: How do you turn a strong pool of Latino talent into a strong pipeline of Latino leaders?
HACE's 2026 research suggests that the challenge is not simply a pipeline problem. It is a conversion problem—qualified Latino professionals are entering organizations, but too many are not progressing into senior leadership.
That means recruiting alone isn't enough. Companies also need to invest in development, networks, visibility, and advancement.
A HACE partnership can support multiple talent and business priorities.
HACE offers leadership development programs for professionals at different stages of their careers.
Programs including Mujeres de HACE, Hombres de HACE, and the Elevando Latino Leadership Program provide culturally relevant leadership development, coaching, professional networks, and opportunities to connect with experienced leaders.
For professionals preparing for senior leadership, ALZA focuses on advanced Latino leadership development and C-Suite readiness.
HACE also offers programs supporting other stages and dimensions of the career journey, including the University Leadership Program and HACE Colores.
For employers, this creates opportunities to invest directly in high-potential Latino employees and build a stronger internal leadership pipeline.
Leadership development is only part of the equation.
HACE also helps employers connect with Latino professionals through its career center, career fairs, recruiting opportunities, and the Recruiter Connect Series.
These opportunities allow companies to build relationships with Latino professionals while increasing awareness of their employer brand.
A corporate partnership can also help companies demonstrate their commitment to Latino professional development.
Through HACE events and sponsorship opportunities, companies can participate in conversations around leadership, workforce development, diversity, and the future of work.
The HACE National Leadership Summit brings together professionals, executives, subject matter experts, and corporate partners for programming focused on Latino leadership and career advancement.
These experiences give employers an opportunity to do more than recruit. They can show up, contribute expertise, and build relationships with the professionals they want to attract and retain.
A strong Latino talent strategy can contribute to several business objectives at once.
Talent acquisition: Reach Latino professionals through HACE's professional network, career center, and recruiting events.
Leadership development: Give high-potential employees access to culturally relevant development, coaching, and executive networks.
Retention: Create stronger pathways for talented professionals to see a future within the organization.
Employer brand: Demonstrate a tangible commitment to Latino advancement rather than relying solely on statements about diversity and inclusion.
HACE's 2026 research also introduces the concept of the “Loyalty Bridge,” examining how culturally grounded leadership development can strengthen engagement, retention, and organizational commitment.
The message for employers is straightforward: developing Latino leaders is not only a representation strategy. It can also be a talent strategy.
A HACE partnership extends beyond the employees directly participating in a corporate program.
HACE's work spans the career journey, from students preparing to enter the workforce through experienced professionals pursuing executive leadership. Corporate investment helps expand access to leadership development, professional networks, career opportunities, and resources for Latino professionals.
That makes partnership both a business investment and a community investment.
Companies don't need another diversity initiative that exists separately from their talent strategy.
They need practical ways to attract Latino talent, develop Latino leaders, and create pathways to advancement.
HACE brings these pieces together through leadership programs, talent acquisition, professional development, employer engagement, and thought leadership.
Whether your priority is recruiting, developing high-potential employees, strengthening retention, or expanding community impact, a HACE corporate partnership can help turn those goals into action.
Ready to explore what a HACE partnership could look like for your organization? Connect with HACE to start the conversation.