Juntos Together for a Better Education

Submitted by nelsonar on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 23:57
JUNTOS

A new program from ISU Extension and Outreach will help increase Latino youth's abilities to succeed in high school, discover the benefits of higher education, and become aware of how to attain a college education.  The "Juntos (pronouced Whon-tos) Together for a Better Education" program provides Latino parents and youth with knowledge and resources to prevent 8-12th grade students from dropping out and to encourage families to work together to gain access to college.

A two-day faciliator's training is being offered at the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Polk County on April 9 and 10.  Community teams of two or more facilitators, including one bi-lingual facilitator, are encouraged to register.

For more information about the program, download the Facilitator Training Brochure, or call Mary Weinand at (319) 931-5087 or e-mail mweinand@iastate.edu.

To register for the April 9 and 10 program in Altoona, Iowa, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Polk County at (515) 957-5760.  Registrations must be received by April 2.

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