WHAT: The Latinas in Progress College Day is a college prep workshop and UTEP field trip centered around college attainment. The event will feature college readiness workshops, a college student panel and keynote speakers presenting on the value of academic pursuit.
WHO: The event is co-hosted by HWNT, Latinitas, and the UTEP Center for Civic Engagement.
WHEN: February 13 from 10am-2pm
WHERE: UTEP Miner Village (2401 N Oregon)
WHY: Young Latinas are suffering the highest rates of school drop out of all their female peers and College Day is a direct effort to curb those statistics by demystifying the college experience. Girls are invited to discover the importance of college and get an insider’s view of college life. Girls will have an opportunity to tour the UTEP campus, meet college student mentors, attend workshops on the importance of education and participate in activities to start preparing for college.
CONTACT: For more information, contact hwntelpaso@ gmail.com or 915.219.8554.
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