Hispanic/Latino American Committee

Mission

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Hispanic/Latino-American Committee (HLAC) will foster and promote the Laboratory as an attractive workplace for members from the Hispanic/Latino-American community*. The longstanding health of the institution critically depends upon its being a preferred employer for scientists, engineers, and others needed to support the Department of Energy (DOE) missions. Only with inclusivity can ORNL attract and retain the best and brightest.

Objective

The Committee will identify and recommend actions to achieve their mission, including the enhancement of:

• The workplace environment, including policies and procedures and attitudes.

• Development opportunities for Hispanic/Latino-American employees in all career paths.
  

• Recognition of ORNL as a preferred employer by Hispanic/Latino-Americans.
  

• Awareness of the Hispanic/Latino-American culture.
  
  *The term community includes employees, postdoctoral fellows, students, research guests, etc.