MEDIA ALERT

TO: ALL MEDIA

DATE: Nov. 13, 2008

FROM: SarahMarske,

LAA Communications and Public Relations Manager

Tel: (404) 471-1892

Email:

Latin American Association LaunchesLAZOS™, Jan. 15, 2009, a Fully-owned Subsidiary to Support Mission

What: The Latin American Association (LAA) introducesLAZOS: Connecting Cultures at Work, afully-owned subsidiary of the LAA that supports the mission and work of the LAA in the community. LAZOS is dedicated to connecting Spanish language and culture in the workplace through bilingual staffing and recruitment, translations,and uniquely designed language learning programs.

LAZOS will officially be launched at the LAA’s Open House event, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Why: “We are excited about this innovative approach tononprofit and corporate partnerships,” said LauraSauber, LAZOS managing director,“By forming LAZOS, we are able to expand our service offerings and bring additional value to our clients; with the added goal of providing directfinancial resources to support the goals of the Latin American Association.”

When:Jan. 15, 2009, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Where:Latin American Association & LAZOS Headquarters

2750 Buford Highway

Atlanta, GA30324

Background: LAZOS was previously the Business Unit of the LAAand officially formed in January 2009. The grouphas taughtlanguage classes to the community for more than 15 years and has helped bilingual job seekers find job opportunities for more than 25 years.

LAZOS’s core services lie in three principle areas:

  • Language Instruction (group, private and corporate classes)
  • Bilingual Recruitment
  • Translations (Spanish, Portuguese, English)

All profits generated by LAZOS will go directly back to the LAA to support the important programs and services that the LAA provides to the local Atlanta Latino community. To find out more information about LAZOS, please visit us after Jan. 15,2009 at

Contact: LauraSauber, Managing Director, LAZOS

404-638-1821,

About The Latin American Association:

The Latin American Association helps Latino families achieve their aspirations for their academic, social and economic development. We accomplish this through direct programs and integrated community partnerships that focus on youth academic achievement, education and prevention, and services to families with urgent needs. The LAA offers employment, immigration and translation services, as well as programs for youth, computer classes, parenting classes, and English and Spanish language classes. Visit for more information.