Kern County, California, has always been keenly aware of the rich Hispanic influence in their community, from cultural fairs and popular Latino markets to a wide variety of Spanish-language radio/television stations, and newspapers. So, it probably will come as no surprise to those in that Central California area that California has the largest Hispanic concentration of any state in the Union, with Texas a distant second (“Rising Clout” HR Magazine, September 2008). Why is this significant? Because, as the fastest growing population, the Hispanic community is also a key ingredient in the future of America’s workforce.
