Macy's offers internship, modeling opportunities for Hispanic Heritage Month
NEW YORK — Macy's announced that it has partnered with Latina magazine and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month withspecial events andonce-in-a-lifetime internship opportunities.
"Macy's is delighted to once again celebrate Hispanic Heritage Monthwith a host of in-store special events and partnerships," said DineenGarcia, Macy's vice-president of Diversity Strategies. "In celebration of Latina magazine's 15th anniversary and in supportof the Hispanic Scholarship Fund's Generation 1st Degreeinitiative, we hope to entertain, empower and build upon the legacy ofsuccess in the Latino community."
Macy's and Latina will hold a model search in 10 cities nationwide.At each modelcasting eight to 10 Hispanic models will be selected to participate in thestore's upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month event in addition to receivinga $100 Macy's gift card. Of the models chosen in all 10 markets, four ofthem will be selected as the top models and will collect an additionalMacy's gift card, worth up to $1000.
Macy's and the HSF said it will select theinternship winner from those who apply nationwide and will also offer a$1000 Wardrobe Scholarship to kick-off the summer job with appropriatebusiness attire.
Latina magazine will also offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunityfor one lucky student to win an all-expense paid trip to New York Cityto intern at the magazine for one week, Macy's announced. During the internship,the winner will learn the basics of magazine publishing, lunch with Latinamagazine's editorial director and/or publisher and enjoy a $1000shopping spree provided by Macy's with the publication's fashion andbeauty editors.
Macy's will mark Latina magazine's 15th anniversary with in-store cocktail events at 10 locations.Each will feature Latina magazine's fashion andstyle expertise, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund's innovative programs andback-to-school and fall fashions as modeled by the LatinaModel Search winners. In addition, Lancôme will offer attendeesquick touch-ups and tutorials on the latest makeup offerings.