Avanzando (college)

Avanzando Through College launched in 2020 with funding from UnidosUS, is a crucial program focused on providing valuable support to Latinx students as they transition from high school to college. The program works specifically on closing the achievement gap that exists between Latinx students and their peers through a holistic approach that supports and strengthens students.

Many of the students who are part of Centro’s youth programs are low-income, first-generation college students, and are English language learners who are on their own when it comes to their college journey. In addition, most of them are part of families that work long hours with multiple jobs and are often compelled to get a job to support their parents after school. As such, these students find themselves with limited support from their parents and school to navigate the increasingly complex high school-to-college transition.

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Goals:

Support and motivate Latinx youth to accomplish professional/academic goals

Provide open, safe, collaborative, youth-led spaces for students to express themselves and learn together

Connect students to resources that support students college navigation

Connect students to opportunities within our workforce team, foster professional development, build sense of community

Benefits:

LGBTQ+ Safe Space
College tours/Field Trips
Community events and national conferences
Access to workshops and volunteer opportunities
Sponsorship/mentorship support
Connect to Latinx professionals
$500 stipend,and much more!

Active participants are eligible to apply for the Becas Program

Eligibility:

Full-time student
First-generation college student
Identify as Latinx
Edgewood, Madison College and UW-Madison students
Freshmen, sophomore and first-year transferred Student

Undocumented and DACAmented students encouraged to apply

2023-2024 ATC Sessions:

Session 1: Orientation
Session 2: Celebrate Identity
Session 3: Study Skills Pt.1
Session 4: Building Relationships
Session 5: Career Exploration
Session 6: Study Skills Check-in
Session 7: Taking Care of Yourself
Session 8: Equity and Advocacy
Session 9: Finding and Internship
Session 10: Building Relationships Pt. 2
Session 11: Resume and Cover Letter
Session 12: Financial Literacy
Session 13: Wrap up
Session 14 End of the Year Celebration

Testimonials

"Es mi segundo año en Madison College. La carrera que estoy siguiendo es radiografía y yo estaba en Avanzando con Alondra como mi coordinadora.

Ante de que yo fuera aceptado para ser parte de Avanzando, sinceramente, yo no estaba bien. Pero avanzando me dio ese empujón que yo necesitaba y pilas para que me recargara. Lo más importante que me dio es sentir que yo era parte de algo. Y me ayudó bastante en mis estudios."

- José G.

"The way I plan to return to the community is by volunteering at the Centro Hispano as a thank you for this scholarship, so I return the favor to those who need help."

"La forma en la que planero regresar a la comunidad es voluntariando en el Centro Hispano en forma de agradecimiento por esta beca, de tal forma que regreso el favor a aquellos que necesiten ayuda."

-Anayeli G.

"Lo que me ha ayudado Centro es a descubrir que hay una comunidad aquí en Madison. Se siente que uno que viene de lejos viene al frío, solo, sin conocer mucha gente, pero después te consigues un lugar como Centro y te sientes como si estuvieras en casa otra vez."

"What Centro has helped me with is discovering that there is a community here in Madison. It feels like someone who comes from afar comes to the cold, alone, without knowing many people, but then you get a place like Centro and you feel like you are back home again."

- Bárbara G.

"I would like to thank Centro Hispano for making my dream of becoming an attorney possible.

I carry our collective hopes and longings for a better life as a source of pride and strength As I fight for justice. I strongly believe in my moral obligation to represent those historically excluded in our country. As a lawyer, I will carry the legacy that my parents instilled in me to carry on for future generations."

- Karen W.

Contact Avanzando at:

Daryana Blanco
Avanzando Through College Transition Coordinator
[email protected]

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