SHPE Celebrates 50 Years With National Convention & Career Fair in Anaheim

The largest gathering of Hispanic STEM talent in the nation, the 2024 SHPE National Convention, will draw thousands of students, industry leaders, and academics.

As it celebrates its 50th year, SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM will host the 48th SHPE National Convention in Anaheim, California. Held from October 30 to November 3, 2024, the event is expected to draw 15,000 attendees, including students, professionals, and academics.

The Convention will feature over 350 exhibitors and 700 interview booths, with major sponsors such as Chevron, Apple, Bank of America, and Microsoft. The event aims to bridge the gap between Hispanics and STEM industries.

In addition to job opportunities, attendees will benefit from professional development sessions, workshops, networking, competitions, and awards. The two-day Career Fair will feature companies like Google and Lockheed Martin.

Suzanna Valdez Wolfe, CEO of SHPE, emphasized the importance of STEM, noting the projection of 10.9 million job openings by 2031. The Convention will also honor key contributors with the STAR Awards.