“CAREERS FOR THE FUTURE” EDUCATION PROGRAM:

In order to deal with the underrepresentation of Latinos in higher education, we must set high expectations and provide creative and culturally appropriate programming. The Indiana Latino Institute, Inc. (ILI) has created an education initiative, “Careers for the Future” (Carreras Para el Futuro) for Latino high school students and their families to increase accessibility to higher education. This program provides opportunities for students and parents to familiarize themselves with the requirements for entering higher education and makes available the resources necessary for gaining the knowledge, skills, and comfort to better navigate the U.S. educational system.

In collaboration with various funders, ILI has developed a program through which Latino students and parents 1) learn about higher education opportunities through Education Fairs & College Preparation Workshops, 2) experience working in fields that require higher education through summer internships, and 3) access higher education through scholarships. In addition, in 2010 ILI implemented an Education Case Management Program, which provides individualized assistance to a limited number of Latino 1) High school seniors endanger from graduating from high school, or 2) high school graduates who have not yet enrolled in an Indiana college or university and have the ability to pursue a college education and aspire to it, or 3) college students who dropped off from college before completing a 2-year or 4-year degree and who are not currently enrolled in college classes but wish to do so. Also, ILI offers Career and College Counseling, in which students and their families will receive a personalized one-on-one information session of the admission process, financial aid information, career planning, referral to other services, and an overview of important educational and financial resources for students not eligible for federal financial aid. For more information about any of ILI Education Programs or to make an appointment, please contact Gina Platten Education Program Director at gplatten@indianalatino.com or 317 472-1055.

EDUCATION FAIRS:

ILI organizes educational fairs in partnership with various high schools in Indianapolis.  The fairs encourage Latino students and their families to learn about colleges and universities in Indiana, including admissions process, financial aid information, and career exploration. In addition, local organizations will be present providing educational resources and information on how to become a volunteer. During the education fairs, students will have the opportunity to register for "Careers for the Future" paid summer internships and scholarships.

2011 Education Fair – To Be Announced

ILI SUMMER INTERNSHIPS:

The Indiana Latino Institute, Inc. offers paid summer internship opportunities to high school seniors graduating in the year the internship starts, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (ages 17-25). Preference is given to Latino students residing in Indiana who are first-generation college or non-traditional students. All pre-applicants must be available for a phone interview in May 2011, complete an official application, attend to an in-person interview, if invited, attend to an all-day orientation and participate in a series of preparatory workshops before starting the internship in June 2011, and be ready to start the internship last week in June. For more information click on the link below:

 Requirements for pre-applicants:

• Attend to at least 1 of the ILI Education Fairs or 1 of the Prepare! Summer Opportunities Workshops
• Fill out a pre-application at one of the ILI Education Fairs or any of the Prepare! Workshops
• Students in the 12th grade and students planning or currently attending 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year in college
  Age requirement: 17 – 25 years old
• Must have applied and admitted to any Indiana college or university by June 30, 2011
• All applicants must enroll at least part-time for the fall semester 2011 at any Indiana college/university

CAREERS FOR THE FUTURE” SUMMER INTERNSHIP – 2011 Eligibility Form

 “CAREERS FOR THE FUTURE” EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

For the 2011-2012 academic year, Ten scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to winning applications. All application materials including the essay, letter of recommendation, official transcript and all other requirements must be postmarked and mailed to: Attn: “Careers for the Future” Scholarship Committee Indiana Latino Institute, Inc. 445 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite, 800 Indianapolis, IN 46204 by May 31, 2011. Award letters will be sent to all 10 scholarship winners by July 30, 2011.

Eligibility - Students must:

• Be applying to or currently enrolled at any college or university in the state of Indiana
• Be planning to enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore, or junior (ages of 17 and 25)
• Demonstrate academic achievement (minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale)
• Demonstrate financial need (complete financial need form)
• Document ongoing community service involvement
• Preference given to Latino students residing in Indiana who are first-generation college or non-traditional students.

Click on the link below for a copy of the application. Also, paper applications are available at the ILI office or at any of ILI Educational Events. For additional questions, contact Gina Platten at gplatten@indianalatino.com or 317 472-1055.

 “CAREERS FOR THE FUTURE” SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2011-2012

PREPARE! COLLEGE PREPARATION WORKSHOPS:

The Indiana Latino Institute, Inc. (ILI) and the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library (IMCPL) have teamed up to offer a series of workshops for high school students in grades 9-12, parents, and adults who want to hear from experts on how to prepare for college! Our goal is to encourage students to pursue higher education by offering useful resources directly to them as they are preparing to pursue a college education.  While we hope to attract students that represent various local immigrant and refugee communities, we welcome ALL students, educators, and their parents to attend these workshops.

ILI and IMCPL will be offering for the second year the PREPARE! College Prep Workshops series in Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.

PREPÁRARE! COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOPS
 Workshop topics include:
Scholarships

Monday, November 1, 2010 Pike Branch Library
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Southport Branch Library
Listen to a panel of experts discuss scholarships available in Indiana.

Financial Aid
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Pike Branch Library
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Southport Branch Library
Learn the necessary steps to obtain financial assistance and how to complete the FAFSA application.

Summer Jobs & Community Service
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Pike Branch Library
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Southport Branch Library
Start thinking about your career path now!  Take an assessment to help determine your next step!

Paying For Your College Education
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Pike Branch Library
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Southport Branch Library
Learn useful strategies to save and budget your money for college!

Workshops offered at the following locations:
Pike Branch Library 275-4480

Southport Branch Library 275-4510

For more information see the attachments.  All information is available in English and Spanish!
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Forms can be completed and turned in at any of the Library branch locations.
For more information see the attachments.  All information is available in English and Spanish!
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