Happy 4th of July!

Celebrate Your North American Culture!

Technical Programs & Certificates: TCAT & NSCC @ Harding Place YMCA - This Saturday, 4/26

If you don’t have a plan for after high school, come see

us this Saturday!

We will have information about technical degrees and

certifications that can prepare you for your future. 

 

Tennessee College of Applied Technology & Nashville 

State Community College will be here at the YMCA to 

share information with you!      

YOU CAN APPLY & ENROLL HERE!

When: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 1:00pm – 4:00 pm

 

Where:  Harding Place Family YMCA- Gym

              411 Metroplex Drive Nashville, TN 37211

Please bring your families and friends!

 

RSVP:    Please let us know if you are coming,

PLEASE SIGN UP HERE

Detalles: Si no tienes un plan para después de que te gradúes de la preparatoria, ven a vernos! Tendremos una exhibición de programa técnicos y certificaciones que te podrán ayudar a prepárate para tu futuro inmediato! 

TE PODRÁS INSCRIBIR AQUÍ!

Trae a tus amigos y familia!          

Regístrate:   Por favor inscríbete aquí!

How do YOU use Technology?

Hi Achievers -

We would LOVE your help on this - We want to know how YOU use technology and how you receive information best. Please give us your advice and feeback by filling out this quick survey.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SURVEY!

Mil gracias, Triunfadores!

Music & Architecture World of Work Tours - This Friday 4/18

Take advantage of your long weekend!

Sign up for these exciting "on-site" visits to explore careers in architecture and engineering in the morning, and music and arts in the afternoon THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2014.

Architecture & Engineering World of Work Tour
R.C. Mathews Contractor Visit - Construction Site at Belmont University
Arrive at the Harding Place YMCA @ 9am
Return @ 12:30pm
Check out some of R.C. Mathews Contractor's Project here: http://rcmathews.com/index.php?page=projects

Music World of Work Tour
Camp Wooten Woods - Musician & Songwriters Camp
Arrive at Harding Place YMCA @ 12pm
Return @ 5:00pm
Check out the Wooten Woods Camp's website here: http://www.wootenwoods.com/

You can attend both events! We will be back at the YMCA in time for the bus to leave for the Music Trip.

Space is limited for these events, so please Sign up for both events HERE!

ACT Prep Bootcamp - This Saturday, April 5 @ Cane Ridge HS

Prepare for the ACT with Latino Achievers! We know many of you are registered for the April 12 ACT. BE READY. Our YLA ACT Bootcamp is designed to get you in the zone to confidently conquer the English, Reading, Math, and Science sections of the exam.

 *IMPORTANT: ACT Prep is NOT just for seniors!* It is NEVER too early to get ready for the ACT!

 

Our college student tutors are eager to help you prepare for the ACT!

 

When:   Saturday, April 5, 2014 - 9:00am - 12:30pm

Where:  Cane Ridge High School - Library (2^nd Floor)

             12848 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN 37013

 

Please bring a notebook and calculator if you have one!   

COMMIT TO SUCCESS - SIGN UP HERE!

State Farm - Thank you!

Thank you for supporting the 

YMCA Latino Achievers!

Como un Buen Vecino State Farm esta a tu lado!  

Muchas Gracias

YLA Spring Break Extravaganza - A Week of College, Career, Service, and Adventure!

Spring Break is about reaching new heights! We hope you will join YMCA Latino Achievers for these days - guaranteed to be full of personal growth and big adventures. Here's the plan:

Tuesday, March 18

Career Readiness Day & Goodwill Industries World of Work Tour

We will learn about the amazing work of Goodwill Industries, followed by workshops to gain valuable tools to put your best foot forward for your future career! Workshops will be focused on professional presentation skills and resume writing.

Wednesday, March 19

College Tour: Vanderbilt, Hosted by Center for Latin American Studies

Go Dores! Come tour Vanderbilt’s campus, meet the students and faculty, and sit in on a class by a professor from the Center for Latin America Studies! We are privileged to be hosted by this great department!

Thursday, March 20

College Tours: Nashville State Community College & TN College of Applied Technology

Come and learn about Nashville State Community College & the Tennessee College of Applied Technology – we’ll get insight into Associate’s Degrees, Technical Certificates, and transfer options.

Friday, March 21

World of Work Tour: Centerstone

Do you love helping others? Centerstone is Tennessee’s largest mental health organization – providing counseling services, but also careers in marketing, accounting, and non-profit management. Come learn about Centerstone!

Resume Writing & Interview Skills Workshop
Back at the YLA Office, work on your resume with Vanderbilt Business students from the Owen School of Management – put your professional skills to work and showcase your accomplishments for job and college applications!

 

Saturday, March 22

YLA Scholarship Boot Camp (Seniors only)

& Café con Leche Dance Performance

Seniors - Ya es el momento! Let’s complete the college application process together! Bring all your essay drafts and questions. Be ready to look for scholarships, work with college students to search for and apply to scholarships! 

CAFÉ CON LECHE – Bring your best dance appreciation!

(Unfortunately, we have had to cancel trip to Camp Widjiwagan due to MNPS' snow make up day, but hope to return to camp soon!)

 

For full details about each event - including dress code and what to bring, click here!

 

SIGN UP FOR SPRING BREAK EVENTS HERE!