Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Inc.

¡Felicidades Ever Zelaya! Thank you so much Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin for your outstanding partnership and unwavering support of our students.

Congratulations to Dr. Nydia Martinez! 🎉 Our Executive Director has been named one of Wisconsin’s 36 Most Influential Latino Leaders for 2024 by Madison 365! We’re so proud to have her leading the Latino Academy of Workforce Development.

Come Visit Us! The Latino Academy of Workforce Development warmly invites you to our Open House on Thursday, November 14, 2024, for a special evening of celebration and connection. As we celebrate our continued growth and proudly introduce our new Executive Director, Dr. Nydia Martinez, we want YOU to be a part of this important milestone. Please registre here, https://bit.ly/3BB92z2. Join us as we: → Share inspiring stories of impact from our students, → Showcase how your support is driving real change, and → Explore new ways to empower our community together. This is a unique opportunity to meet our passionate team, discover the transformative work happening at the Academy, and connect with others who care about creating meaningful change. We can't wait to see you there—whether you're reconnecting with old friends or building new partnerships, your presence will help us continue making a difference!

Join us to celebrate and meet our new Executive Director, Dr. Nydia Martinez, as we honor the incredible achievements of our students. Meet our team, explore new opportunities, learn about our impact from our own students, and enjoy an evening making new connections and reconnecting with old ones! --- Acompáñenos a conocer a nuestra nueva Directora Ejecutiva, la Dra. Nydia Martínez, mientras celebramos todos los logros de nuestros estudiantes. ¡Conozca a nuestro equipo, explore nuevas oportunidades, descubra el impacto de nuestros programas en la voz de los estudiantes y disfrute de una tarde para recuperar viejas conexiones y establecer otras nuevas!

The Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program, a collaborative initiative by the Latino Academy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, and WRTP | BIG STEP, offers an in-depth exploration of various trades within the construction industry. Participants will gain valuable knowledge in construction terminology, project scheduling, and essential skills, complemented by hands-on tool experience. The program provides industry-recognized certifications including OSHA-10, First Aid/CPR/AED, Fall Protection, Flagging, and an introduction to the Commercial Driver’s License and transportation industry opportunities. This week, students toured Schmidt's Auto Incorporated and Madison Metro Transit. Students also learned about employment opportunities they have available and skills needed for those jobs. Schmidt’s Auto, established in 1937, continues its legacy of affordable automotive solutions and innovation. Madison Metro drivers play a crucial role in the community, facilitating access to jobs, education, and essential services. It was wonderful to reconnect with former CDL students now working at Metro. Thank you both for your partnership and commitment to our community! If you are interested in joining our fall cohort, please contact the Latino Academy for further details.

🎓 Are you thinking about starting college or giving it another try? Join our free FAFSA Clinic on August 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Latino Academy to get expert help with your 2024-2025 FAFSA application. It's never too late to invest in your education! UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) #FAFSAClinic #UnidosUSEdu #DoTheFAFSA

🎓¿Está pensando en comenzar la universidad o darle otra oportunidad? Únase a nuestra Clínica FAFSA gratuita el 22 de agosto a las 6:00 p.m. en la Academia Latina para recibir ayuda experta con su solicitud FAFSA 2024-2025. ¡Nunca es tarde para invertir en su educación! UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) #FAFSAClinic #UnidosUSEdu #DoTheFAFSA

Welcome to Madison and to the Latino Academy, Nydia Martínez! We are pleased to announce that this coming Monday, July 29th, our new executive director will officially join us. Nydia Martínez comes to Madison from Spokane, WA, where she served as dean at Eastern Washington University. After earning her Ph.D. in history from the University of New Mexico, she worked as a professor while also taking on administrative duties within the university. All this experience will help the Latino Academy continue to strengthen the programs we already offer and to open new paths that will support the growth of our entire community. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new Executive Director! - - - ¡Bienvenida a Madison y a la Academia Latina, Nydia Martínez! Tenemos el placer de anunciar que este próximo lunes 29 de julio se va a incorporar oficialmente a su puesto nuestra nueva directora ejecutiva. Nydia llega a Madison desde Spokane, WA, donde estaba realizando las funciones de decana en la Eastern Washington University. Tras obtener su doctorado en historia en la Universidad de Nuevo México estuvo trabajando de profesora a la vez que asumía labores administrativas dentro de la universidad. Toda esta experiencia ayudará a la Academia Latina a seguir fortaleciendo los programas que ya ofrecemos y a abrir nuevos caminos que ayuden a crecer a toda nuestra comunidad. ¡Ayúdennos a darle una cálida bienvenida a nuestra nueva directora ejecutiva!

Come join us and Fair Opportunity Project on Saturday, July 20 for a hands-on workshop to answer your college and financial aid questions.

Este sábado, de 10 a. m. a 1 p. m., tendremos una sesión para ayudarte a completar la solicitud de FAFSA, un formulario que ayuda a los estudiantes a recibir fondos para asistir a la universidad. Durante la sesión, habrá personal de la Universidad de Washington (UW) disponible para ayudarte a completar las solicitudes en persona. Si estás interesado, te recomendamos que te inscribas en ambos enlaces a continuación: https://lnkd.in/eketdDX7 ¡Te esperamos! 🎓📝