Thank you everyone for supporting our L.U.L.A.C. Wisconsin 2013 Manos Juntas biennial conference.
LULAC Wisconsin receives recognition at Midwest Conference in Chicago.
Chicago, IL - On Saturday, April 6 LULAC Wisconsin State Director, Dr. Arturo Martinez and Deputy State Director for the Elderly Maria Castrejon-Perez received a certificate of recognition for participation in the Midwest Conference.
The event was attended by members from various states including Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and Illinois. Some of the topics that were addressed were Immigration, Education and Healthcare Reform. Congratulations Wisconsin for the recognition.
pictured here: VP for the Midwest Maggie Rivera, State Director of Wisconsin Dr. Arturo Martinez, Deputy State Director of the Elderly Maria Castrejon - Perez
BETTER EDUCATION TOGETHER!
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LULAC & Ford Motor Company
Driving Dreams Through Education Intitiative
Exceeds Expectations with 100% Success Rate!
LULAC and the Ford Motor Company Fund announce their "Driving Dreams Through Education" partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) District. This pilot program, designed to increase Hispanic high school graduation rates and transition to a post secondary education institution, is enabling students from South Division High School to attend classes at MATC. This dual enrollment program over the last three semesters has realized a 100% success rate. All particpants are either still enrolled in high school, have graduated with many enrolling in college!
Thank you to program sponsors LULAC, Ford Motor Company Fund, Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation, Milwaukee Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank and Guaranty Bank! Please support these organizations as they invest in our youth!
Students join (L to R) MATC Assoc. Dean Dr. Arturo Martinez, MPS Chief Academic Officer Dr. Heidi Ramirez, MATC President Michael Burke, LULAC State Director Darryl D. Morin and MPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton at project announcement ceremony.
LULAC National Scholarship Fund LULAC NOW ACCEPTING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS!
Apply today for a scholarship from the LULAC National Scholarship Fund! All year LULAC of Wisconsin Councils hold fundraising events to raise funds for college scholarships. These proceeds are then matched by the LULAC National Scholarship Fund and awarded right here in Southeastern Wisconsin. Take advantage of this valuable program and request your application today. Upon completion of this online form, you will receive the LULAC National Scholarship Fund application as well as information on numerous other Hispanic scholarship programs.
