by Linda Castillo This year marks the CET’s (Center for Employment Training) 50th Anniversary. The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to self-sufficiency. Since opening its doors over 200,000 individuals … [Read more...] about Community Spotlight: CET – Center for Employment Training #CET50
Archives for 2017
#ModernLatinaBookClub features My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
by Linda Castillo From her childhood growing up in the Bronx living with diabetes to an intimate look into her family life. Sonia’s perseverance and determination will surely inspire you. Join us as we read this month’s featured book explores Sonia’s self-invention and self-discovery. To give you a glimpse of what My Beloved World, here is a clip of Justice Sonia … [Read more...] about #ModernLatinaBookClub features My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
Andrea Coto Founder of Latinxs in Engineering
by Linda Castillo Andrea Coto was born in San Francisco, California and she found her passion for civil engineering early on. As a child she moved to El Salvador where her mother raised her brother and her. After graduating high school, she enrolled in a two-year program to be a Civil Engineer Technician graduating in 2011 with honors and top student in her class. Seeing … [Read more...] about Andrea Coto Founder of Latinxs in Engineering
Mexican Heritage Plaza’s Avenida de Altares
by Rachel Garcia On Saturday October 28, 2017, the Mexican Heritage Plaza hosted its inaugural Alum Rock Alter Walk called La Ultima Parada on Alum Rock Avenue between King Road and Highway 101 from 6pm-8pm, followed by a free, open to the community cumbia dance party from 8pm-11pm. The walk did double duty by highlighting alters made by local artists and local businesses … [Read more...] about Mexican Heritage Plaza’s Avenida de Altares
Latina Equal Pay Day
by Anna Dapelo-Garcia Women on average are paid 20% less than men. If you break the pay gap down by race and ethnicity, it is even worse: Latinas are paid 46% less1. It takes until November 2 for Latinas to achieve equity in pay with men. Latina Equal Pay Day brings awareness to this race and gender wage gap. It is a day that emphasizes the importance of equal pay not only … [Read more...] about Latina Equal Pay Day