The Escalera Program uses a national model to provide services to Latinos in grades 9-12 to promote economic mobility through increasing academic achievement, facilitating career planning and provided information about advanced careers. The components of the program include tutoring, career workshops, guest speakers, resume building workshops, ACT/SAT prep and summer internships. Whats more, the program encourages parent involvement through case management. The Escalera program operates in East and West High School in Madison.
Other program components include:
- Summer internship opportunities for junior students at local businesses under the guidance of business leaders, many of them Latino. Learn more.
- Escalera Scholarship Program to encourage and assist Latino youth in the program to further their education. Learn more.
- Escalera STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for incoming 9th and 10th grade Latino students. Learn more.
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CONTACT:WEST HIGH SCHOOL ESCALERA PROGRAM COORDINATOR
ANDY MORALES (ANDY@MICENTRO.ORG) (608) 442-4027 MONDAY 2:45 - 4:30 PM (3:45 - 5:30 PM ON EARLY RELEASE DAYS) TUESDAY 3:45 - 5:30 PM THURSDAY 3:30 - 5:30 PM EAST HIGH SCHOOL ESCALERA PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MARCO ESPINOSA JR. (MARCOE@MICENTRO.ORG) (608) 442-4027 MONDAY 2:45 - 5 PM (3:50 - 5:50 PM ON EARLY RELEASE DAYS) WEDNESDAY 3:50 - 5:50 PM THURSDAY 3:30 - 5:50 PM LA FOLLETTE HIGH SCHOOL ESCALERA PROGRAM COORDINATOR
YARI HERNANDEZ SHUPE (YARI@MICENTRO.ORG) 608-400-5287 TUESDAY 3:50 - 5:50 PM THURSDAY 3:30 - 5:50 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering? Please fill out the following form and send it to the contact listed above.
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SCHOLAR TESTIMONIALS
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Nicole
I’m Nicole, and I am seventeen years old. I attend Madison West High School. I was born in Madison, but my family originated from Honduras. I enjoy singing and watching movies. My dream college is the University of WashingtonSeattle because it is one of the best nursing schools in the country, and I really want to become a nurse. What I most like about Escalera is that it is a safe place with opportunities and it is a space where I can feel safe to express myself.
Javier
I am Javier, I am eighteen years old, and I am a senior at Memorial High School. I was born in Mexico but have lived in Wisconsin for most of my life. My favorite thing to do is to cruise around with my friends in our cars. After high school I plan on attending a technical college for an automotive technician program to hopefully manage my own garage shop one day. I like the Escalera program because it is very fun and a great way to learn about college.
Cynthia
I’m Cynthia, and I am eighteen years old. I attend Madison Memorial High School. I was born in Madison, Wisconsin. After high school I plan on attending Madison College, where I want to study criminal justice. My dream job is to become a police officer. I love to play soccer, and I like to help people in need. I like Escalera because it helps me with planning for college and applying for scholarships.
I’m Nicole, and I am seventeen years old. I attend Madison West High School. I was born in Madison, but my family originated from Honduras. I enjoy singing and watching movies. My dream college is the University of WashingtonSeattle because it is one of the best nursing schools in the country, and I really want to become a nurse. What I most like about Escalera is that it is a safe place with opportunities and it is a space where I can feel safe to express myself.
Javier
I am Javier, I am eighteen years old, and I am a senior at Memorial High School. I was born in Mexico but have lived in Wisconsin for most of my life. My favorite thing to do is to cruise around with my friends in our cars. After high school I plan on attending a technical college for an automotive technician program to hopefully manage my own garage shop one day. I like the Escalera program because it is very fun and a great way to learn about college.
Cynthia
I’m Cynthia, and I am eighteen years old. I attend Madison Memorial High School. I was born in Madison, Wisconsin. After high school I plan on attending Madison College, where I want to study criminal justice. My dream job is to become a police officer. I love to play soccer, and I like to help people in need. I like Escalera because it helps me with planning for college and applying for scholarships.