Consulting Services

We enjoy speaking before small and large groups interested in better understanding the changing demographics and what it means to their organization. Here’s what participants of our past training’s had to say:

  • “RED took what might have been a dry, boring and difficult task and made it a celebration. I gained greater knowledge of and appreciation for my Spanish speaking neighbors. I want to be a positive part of the experiences non-English speakers have here [in the U.S.], because I am enriched by the interaction. This training affirms this.”
  • “All the speaker’s positive energy and passion for topic has a ripple effect—you leave this training feeling like you can make the world a better place.”
  • “Their enthusiasm, examples and real life info was much appreciated. The training opened my eyes to be more sensitive to the Latino community.”
  • “Enjoyed the student panel.”
  • “Very inspiring– keep up the great work!”
  • “Lecture was motivating to build up the Hispanic community ‘up’”
  • “Very passionate! Great information! Keep doing the great work you’re doing!”
  • “Great presentation– would be great to spend more time on it– lot of info in short about of time.”

Situation: When Oregon’s Latino population surges to record highs, and continues to outpace other ethnic groups in the state, Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service experiences a parallel increase of Latinos entering their office and using their services. In order to carry out their vision as the premier provider of non-formal education that meets the needs of Oregonians and to contribute significantly to strong individuals, families and communities, OSU Extension Service needed to gain culturally specific information about Latina/os and learn hospitality Spanish in order to enhance its communication with Spanish-speaking community members. Involving key personnel and front-line staff that have initial contact on a day-to-day basis with the Latina/o community, OSU Extension Service needed to attract subject-matter experts to  strategically train and prepare staff members. When OSU Extension Service decided to incorporate a statewide Spanish language and Latina/o culture training for its front-line staff into its yearly professional development curricula, two names surfaced: David and Edith Molina.
Insight: RED Consulting Group LLP [now BilingualHire] provided a pilot-training in June 2006. Through evaluation, and feedback from participants, and administration officials the group was retained to conduct five additional training’s impacting 41 extension offices and 13 experiment stations across Oregon.
The greatest challenge for front-line staff has been language barriers, specifically communicating with non-English speaking Latinos, and secondly understanding Latino culture and beliefs. So as June 2006 came to a close, participants of the training declared the pilot-project effective in providing relevant cultural and language specific information that is applicable to facilitate interactions with local Latina/o residents.
“The RED Consulting Group team did a great job of providing Latina/o cultural specific information,” said OSU Extension Service Assistant Director Dr. Deborah Maddy. “The oral feedback I received from the participants has been very positive!!”

Client: Oregon State University Extension Service provides education and information based on timely research to help Oregonians solve problems and develop skills related to youth, family, community, farm, forest, energy, and marine resources. Reaching more than 100,000 Oregon youth with 4-H youth development projects and programs yearly, OSU Extension Service encompasses 41 extension offices and 13 experiment stations across Oregon.
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Assignment: Miller Education Center (MEC) is part of the Hillsboro School District (HSD), an alternative school serving the needs of at-risk students, with an increasing number of high risk Latina/o students. In order to increase success-rate for Latina/os, MEC staff/administration needed to gain culturally specific information about Latina/os and learn strategies for communication and best practices. When MEC began researching area subject-matter experts, their partner organization, the Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement (OCHA) staff recommended contacting RED Consulting Group LLP [now BilingualHire]. After visiting the school and listening to the MEC story, we developed a curriculum for a Latina/o Cultural Awareness Training focused on culture, trends and beliefs as well as general best practices for outreaching to young high risk Latina/o students. The proposed training for MEC staff/administrators and partner organization staff was intended to develop a firm understanding of the Latina/o culture, and strategies for communicating and outreaching to them.
Insight: RED Consulting Group LLP [now BilingualHire] provided a three-hour training session providing insight on Latina/o culture, trends and beliefs to include generational differences (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). The managing partners also offered general best practices for outreaching to young high risk Latina/o students with emphasis on counseling, crisis management, and gang affiliation. The training also included a student panel. Through evaluation, and feedback from participants:
“The need for more culturally specific curriculum.”
“More programs & scholarships available to youth in Oregon.”
“The need for more bicultural mentors to meet with our youth.”
Client: Miller Education Center, part of the Hillsboro School District uses a project-based curriculum that encourages students to become part of a community of learners.  That community includes not only their classmates but the community of greater Hillsboro.  Miller serves as partner with the student, family and community to ensure that each student develops the capacity to succeed and contribute within a global society by engaging the learner in varied experiences and a challenging, innovative, personalized academic program.  MEC believes each student will grow within an environment that helps them set and achieve challenging goals tailored to individual talents, aspirations and abilities.
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Scheduling: to book us for your next groups meeting, conference or summit, please send us a note with your needs, the challenges and what your goals are by email. Thanks, we look forward to meeting you!
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