The Institute for Work and the Economy and the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame are conducting a research study for the Latino Technology Association on Latino entrepreneurship, especially in high technology, and the related educational and training performance of Latinos.

The research will expand our understanding of:

• The participation of Latinos in major high technology industries in Illinois and how that compares to that of the United States
• The participation and performance of Latino entrepreneurs in Illinois, especially in high technology, and the factors that contribute to their success
• The barriers faced by Latino entrepreneurs in Illinois and the extent to which these barriers create lost opportunities
• The performance of Illinois Latinos in primary, secondary and higher education, and the consequence of that performance on future success.
  

The aim is to establish the foundation for a broad effort to increase the participation of Latinos in high technology industry jobs and new enterprises. Consequently, it is essential to know where matters stand now, the factors that influence Latino participation, and the policies and practices that will expand overall participation and success. The project touches on all three of these knowledge areas, but the primary focus must necessarily be on knowing where matters stand now.