Padres Estrellas Planned for Hispanic and Latino Families May 22

Free event to help Hoosier Hispanic and Latino communities provide college and career support.

Ivy Tech Community College, in coordination with HOLA, and Restore Outreach Ministries, is offering Padres Estrellas -- a free event designed to help Hoosier Hispanic and Latino communities to provide college and career support to students and families.

In particular, this event will assist students and families in enrolling their 8th grade students in Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program, before the June deadline.  Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars Program provides a free college opportunity for all enrolled, who meet the requirements. The event will be Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

At Padres Estrellas, sessions will be conducted on filling out the application, as well as information available on English Language Learner classes, and free workforce credential programs. Fun activities are planned for children and area food trucks will be present.

For those wanting to learn more, go to link.ivytech.edu/padresestrellas

 

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