The Value of Learning a Second Language

Many academic hubs advocate the use of learning a second language, yet many people in the Nation have not attempted, or do not even have an interest in putting a second language under their belt. This is a sad truth, and one that needs to change if the United States wishes to climb forward to a more prosperous future of global interdependence in the world. With countries coming together in trade and business, and cultures being shared all over the world, it is necessary that Americans begin to have some understanding of the differences.

Presenting on Stage Jesus Salas
Presenting on Stage Jesus Salas on a radio show

The United States population accounts for only 4% of the world, according to The United States Census. With such a small percentage of the world, it’s crazy to think that people live their lives believing that the United States is everything that the world has to offer. So many opportunities are beyond the borders, and yet the barriers of language and culture prevent Americans from gaining them. The answer is learning a language other than English. This decision is not as difficult as it seems, and only takes a little bit of effort to get enough understanding under you to make basic communications with people from other countries.

With another language in hand, Jesus Salas made his way up the ladder of the Radio Broadcasting industry, and is now the Executive Vice President of Programming for the Spanish Broadcasting System. Because of his knowledge of the Spanish language, he was given this amazing opportunity to promote himself and achieve excellent success in radio broadcasting from a very young age. If it weren’t for his diversity, Jesus may have not gotten the skills needed to make his way to the top as one of the nation’s radio broadcasting leaders.

Location: Miami, Florida

Jesus Salas is a community outreach member for the CHAPMAN Partnership for the Homeless.

Since opening their doors in 1995, Chapman Partnership has admitted nearly 100,000 men, women and children experiencing homelessness in Miami, Fl and the surrounding areas. Their mission to provide comprehensive services to empower homeless residents to become self-sufficient and regain their lives.

Jesus Salas believes that the organization is providing life-altering experiences for the local homeless community. When a person becomes homeless, it affects every aspect of their life. It attacks the person’s self-esteem and makes them feel hopeless. Nothing is more debilitating then feeling helpless in one’s ability to provide for their family and their future.

I am working on bringing awareness to the homeless family situation in South Florida to the Hispanic community. I was deeply touched by visiting the center the first time and seeing the families and the children receiving such an amazing care and support to get their lives back on track” said Jesus Salas.

The center treats each person as an individual and uses a holistic approach to care. Chapman Partnership not only provides emergency housing, but also provides a wide array of programs such as: comprehensive case management; health, mental and dental care; day care and after school services; job development, training, and placement, plus help from a variety of social service agencies, volunteers, donors and partners

Along the way to 100,000 admissions, Chapman Partnership has also achieved many other impressive milestones such as: So far, they have admitted nearly 20,000 homeless children and with the help of their 20,000 volunteers, they serve 3 hot meals a day, 365 days a year, adding up to 800,000 meals per year. Chapman Partnership also offers medical and dental. Their two medical clinics have seen more than 167,000 patient and their mobile dental unit has performed more than 76,500 procedures. What What impresses Jesus Salas the most is the organizations success rate, which is an amazing 64% in placing their residents into permanent or transitional housing compared to the nations average of 15%.

Besides being a committee outreach member for Chapman Partnership, Jesus Salas is also involved in other community organizations such as the Children Youth Life Foundation for the terminally ill kids, being the co-chair for Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation “Inaugural Gentleman’s Night”,  raised over $400k for the inaugural event for the foundation. Is a Miami-Dade County School business partner and is very involved within the local community and donates both time and money to the various causes.

Jesus Salas of Miami: Awarded 2014 Involved Father Award

Jesus Zeus Salas Receives 2014 Involved Father Award At University of Miami
Jesus Zeus Salas Receives 2014 Involved Father Award At University of Miami

Jesus Salas of Miami was recently given an award for his continued and inspired devotion to his children’s lives and their education. The recent recipient of the 2014 Involved Fathers Award, awarded annually from the Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida, Jesus Salas of Miami has continually displayed an unfettered enthusiasm and zeal for his children’s education, and has become a local leading advocate for parental educational involvement.

Jesus Salas of Miami understands that children deserve fathers that maintain active and healthy involvement in their education. Parental involvement helps to provide a child with the support and framework for continued academic success, and underlines the importance of education and learning to children throughout the United States. An involved father, believes Jesus Salas of Miami, is ready, willing and able to take time out in their schedules to show legitimate focus on and interest in the educational success of their child. His commitment to his children’s academic success is largely unparalleled in his local community, and continues to serve as inspiration to other parents seeking deeper and more effective participation in the academic development and health of their children.

Jesus Zeus Salas Radio Involved Father Award
Jesus Zeus Salas Radio Involved Father Award

Jesus Salas of Miami received his nomination for this award from Mrs. Trujillo of the Everglades K-8 Center School. This professional recognized how committed and unwavering Jesus Salas of Miami is about support of a strong educational foundation, and believed him to be a stand-out amongst the fathers of his local community. His efforts to maintain a high level of educational quality for the young students of his local area continue to be an inspiration to many.

 

Jesus Salas Giving Children Help Through His Work and Positive Example

Jesus Salas is a strong believer in the value of education to upcoming leaders of tomorrow; children. There are numerous advantages to having a solid education during your formative years. Jesus Salas, a Miami Business Partner Volunteer with Miami-Dade County Schools, is proud to offer his time and commitment to helping children through his position.

Jesus Zeus Salas Presenting
Jesus Zeus Salas Presenting

His career spans a 20 year experience in the music industry which brought him at arms-length with some of the most celebrated icons in the music world. In the world of broadcasting, Jesus Salas’s experience is no less illustrious, with outstanding achievement in numerous aspects of the field. Jesus Salas’s current position with Spanish Broadcasting Systems (SBS) involves the overseeing of the company’s Program Directors, ensuring quality and consistency.

Jesus Salas is a big supporter of children’s organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ameri-Corps, The Boys and Girls Club, and the YMCA. He recommends these organizations to those interested in helping kids.

Jesus Salas’ involvement as an advocate for children’s education includes his participation at the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council and the PTSA.

Jesus Zeus Salas with New York #1 Mega 97.9 FM team
Jesus Zeus Salas with New York #1 Mega 97.9 FM team

Jesus Salas is an active supporter of local children’s charities, including toy drives. He likes to promote the importance of helping kids to others and believes that nothing beats being a positive role model to kids by being the best you can be.

As a Miami-Dade Schools Business Partner Volunteer, Jesus Salas is able to with the principal and administration in a way that provides value through suggestions on how to make students lifelong learners. A proud resident of Miami, Jesus Salas is honored to be able to work so closely with school administration.

About:
Jesus Salas of Miami is the Executive Vice President of Programming at Spanish Braodcasting Systems (SBS). Jesus Zeus Salas has worked extensively in the music industry, and is now a proud Miami-Dade County Schools Business Partner Volunteer.

 

Jesus Salas of Miami participates in the Children Youth Life Foundation Toy Drive to serve at risk children.

 

Jesus Salas Participating in Toy Drive for At Risk Children
Jesus Salas Participating in Toy Drive for At Risk Children

Location: Stephen P. Clark Building Downtown Miami, FL

 

Jesus Salas of Miami participated once again with the Children and Youth Life Foundation of Miami. According to Jesus Salas of Miami, this organization is an important nonprofit organization that addresses the needs of those most marginalized and at risk in the Miami community – specifically, young people.

Jesus Salas On Stage Animating the Crowd of Kids, Parents, Guardians
Jesus Salas On Stage Animating the Crowd of Kids, Parents, Guardians

 

The Children and Youth Life Foundation of Miami has publicized the problem of uninsured children, says Jesus Salas of Miami. It is for this reason that Jesus Salas of Miami has worked hard to support solutions for this problem, which disproportionally affects disadvantaged and disabled children from low-income families. According to Jesus Salas of Miami, the Children and Youth Life Foundation has been working to support these families since 1980 – that’s almost 35 years in the field.

 

Jesus Salas and Zoo Miami Trainers and animals
Jesus Salas and Zoo Miami Trainers and animals

According to Jesus Salas of Miami, the program focuses both on children and their parents, providing resources about issues of abuse and supporting the safety, health, and wellness of children. Some of the resources provided by the organization include medical services, health counseling, food, and school supplies, says Jesus Salas of Miami.

 

“I am truly thrilled and humbled to be participating in the CYL Foundation Toy Drive this holiday season,” comments Jesus Salas of Miami. “This program works so closely with disabled and disadvantaged youth, and it’s so important to provide services beyond just basic healthcare.” According to Jesus Salas of Miami, one of the best things about a holiday toy drive is its positive effect on children’s emotional health – which itself can be the best medicine.

Jesus Salas with US Marines and Lilliana Vila President of Children Youth Life Foundation
Jesus Salas with US Marines and Ms. Lilliana Vila President of Children Youth Life Foundation

 

 Past toy drives have been enormous events, with visits from local celebrities – like the mascot of the Florida Marlins baseball team, Billy the Marlin. According to Jesus Salas of Miami, the fun factor is one that is often overlooked by charity and nonprofit organizations that deal with serious issues such as those of disabled and disadvantaged children and youth. For Jesus Salas of Miami, helping out kids doesn’t just mean bringing their medical needs to the forefront – it also means helping these young people enjoy a better life with a brighter future. The CYL Foundation’s toy drive will do just that, says Jesus Salas of Miami.

 

Jesus Salas with Long Time Friend Fanny Navarro
Jesus Salas with Long Time Friend Fanny Navarro

 

About: Jesus Salas of Miami is a broadcasting veteran with a vested interest in serving the children of his community.

 

Jesus Salas MC Children Jesus Salas with US Marines children Jesus Salas Children 2 Jesus Salas Children

Jesus Salas Takes New York Radio Station Mega 97.9 to Number One Rank beating all radio stations

Location: New York
Jesus Salas is the EVP for programing for the Spanish Broadcasting System located in New York. He is proud to announce that, due to his efforts, he has been able to take the ratings of WSKQ-FM, otherwise known as Mega 97.9 by its listeners to the Number One ranked station in all of New York. A history making event.

Raul Alarcon with NY team Jesus Salas
CEO Raul Alarcon with Jesus Salas and NY team

A big part of this success is due to the fact that Jesus Zeus Salas has infused the radio station with the types of music that Latinos want to listen to. The station plays more bachata, which is a style that many from the Dominican Republic enjoy hearing. Jesus Zeus Salas says he is adding music like this across the board that Latinos coming from all parts of the Latin American world can enjoy.

Jesus Zeus Salas clearly understands his audience, and proves that by playing the music they want to hear. However, he also knows how to communicate with his audience by promoting his radio station in ways that reach them. Jesus Zeus Salas promotes the radio station through social media marketing and other online promotional efforts. He believes, “When you remain hyper-local, you will always have a strong place in the people’s hearts and minds.”

Jesus Salas with Arturo Sosa
EVP Jesus Salas with PD Arturo Sosa

He also attributes much of this success to the man he has put behind the microphone at the beloved radio station. His name is Alex Sensation and he has been pulling in listeners in the middays for some time now. “It doesn’t matter where you’re from,” Jesus Zeus Salas says, “He connects with Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Central and South Americans.”

Jesus Zeus Salas is excited about the performance of Alex Sensation and all the on air staff, and he has every right to be. Since the time that the radio station added Alex to their broadcasting lineup, the radio station has jumped up to number one in persons ranging in age from 18-34 and 18-49. Jesus Zeus Salas says, “It’s like a party.” That certainly seems to be the case as the radio station celebrates the fact that Mega 97.9 pulls, on average, 97 percent Hispanic listeners. What is incredible about this is that, of the population in the surrounding area, only 23 percent are Latino.

About: Jesus Zeus Salas improves radio station ratings.