We recognize that the economic success of the Latino community depends on the opportunities and doors that education opens for Latino youths.
Educational Support for Latino Youths
As part of our efforts to encourage high school students to pursue their education and build successful careers in business, engineering and technology, we are working with ASPIRA to offer the Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (Ford PAS) curriculum and program at the Mirta Ramirez Computer Science Charter High School, Chicago, Illinois. Developed by the Ford Motor Company Fund, the Ford PAS curriculum exposes students to real-world experiences, and helps them prepare for successful careers in business, engineering and technology. It is expected that 100 Latino students will participate in the program.
About ASPIRA
Since 1961, ASPIRA has been working on educational and leadership development of Latino and Puerto Rican youths. Based on the intellectual and cultural development of Latino youths, the goal of leadership development is for the young people to contribute to the Latino and Puerto Rican communities.
To achieve its mission of education and leadership development of Latino and Puerto Rican youths, ASPIRA has community-based offices in main cities across six states and Puerto Rico. The office staff of more than 1,000 works with more than 50,000 young people and their families to help them reach their potential.
Our collaboration with ASPIRA ensures that the Latino community will reach its educational goals as well as economic success.
More Information
For more information, visit the ASPIRA and Ford PAS websites.
