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LOCAL LATINO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXPLORE EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
AT UPCOMING WORKSHOP AT MATC
The Latino population of Dane County has grown
by more than 150 percent since 1990. A young population, the largest
age group is
between 15 and 24 years-old. Many are looking for educational
opportunities and ways to increase their employment options.
On
Saturday, June 10, about 100 Latinos living in the Madison area
will learn about a variety of important educational and
job support
programs including English as a Second Language (ESL) classes,
apprenticeship opportunities in trades and services such as
barber cosmetology and childcare, technical diploma programs including
Automotive and Diesel Technology and health care programs such
as the ESL Certified Nursing Assistant and Language Interpreter
for Health Services programs. Participants also will learn
about
interviewing skills workshops and employment opportunities at
MATC.
WHAT:
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MATC 6th Annual Educational Opportunities
Workshop for the Latino/Spanish-Speaking Community
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WHERE:
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MATC Downtown Education Center, 211 N. Carroll St., Madison
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WHEN:
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Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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WHO: |
Workshops for anyone in the Latino/Spanish speaking
community interested in enrolling in MATC programs.
Guest speakers for the opening (8 a.m.) session include:
Dr. Bettsey Barhorst, MATC president
Dr. Debra Derr, MATC vice president for Learner
Success
Maria Bañuelos, MATC associate vice
president for Diversity and Community Relations
Salvador Carranza, president of LUChA
Santiago Rosas, City of Madison alderman
Peter Muñoz, director for Centro Hispano
Juan Jose Lopez, policy analyst for the WI
Attorney General's Office |
MORE: |
The cost is $15 for the day and includes a continental breakfast,
lunch and childcare services. Workshops are taught in Spanish.
To register, call Nayith Pedroza at
(608) 258-2353 or Valentina Ahedo at (608) 258-2364. |
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Modified:
June 6, 2006
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