¡AVANZA! Moving Forward!

The goal of ¡AVANZA! is to encourage Latino/a youth to graduate from high school and pursue higher education, and ultimately, to obtain a rewarding career and contribute to their communities. The program offers a dynamic curriculum that integrates leadership, college preparation, and culturally relevant themes for the Latino/a students.

Leadership:
¡AVANZA! students are given the tools necessary to emerge as leaders.

Team Building:
They practice and implement team-building skills that carry over in their roles in college as well as in life.

Personal Responsibility:
By completing written assignments, group work and research presentations, students learn to be responsible for themselves as well as become aware of their role as individuals in a group environment.

Communication:
By learning the fundamentals of communication, students become active listeners and participants.

Public Speaking Skills:
Through experiential learning, they gain confidence and experience in public speaking.

Conflict Resolution:
Students are exposed to appropriate methods of handling conflict.

Cultural Pride:
Students are encouraged to celebrate and explore their heritage.

High school participation and requirements:

High school students who are selected to participate in ¡AVANZA! enroll in a college level course that focuses on leadership, cultural and academic development. Students who meet all course requirements receive one college credit and high school credit(s).