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THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NEW YORK HISPANIC INITIATIVE

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Hispanic Students Face Challenges with the "Business of Life"

Consider this:

Hispanics are the least educated among all Americans
2 out of every 5 Hispanic adults have not graduated from high school
Hispanic school-age students account for the highest number of drop-outs of any ethnic group in the United States
Lack of education is one of the reasons Hispanics rank as the poorest ethnic group in the United States
More than 80% of the 23 million jobs that will be created in the next 10 years will require some post-secondary education
Language and cultural barriers limit the opportunities for Hispanic students to connect with role models

It is against this backdrop that JA Worldwide launched the JA Hispanic Initiative.

DELIVERING SKILLS, HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY

The JA Hispanic Initiative is designed to inspire and prepare Hispanic students with the tools they need to navigate the "business of life -- practical workplace readiness, entrepreneurship and personal financial literacy skills.

The JA Hispanic Initiative will target and recruit Hispanic volunteers and Hispanic professionals to serve as role models.

Hispanic volunteers will:

Deliver skills, hope and opportunity through JA programs at predominantly Hispanic schools'
Provide bilingual and culturally-relevant supplemental materials to make JA programs more pertinent;
Make a positive connection with the parents of Hispanic and immigrant students regarding the importance of education in their children's lives.

WOULD YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF YOU COULD?

It doesn't take much to give students a more positive outlook on life. You can unlock a students' hidden potential so that they can succeed in the world of work. When you volunteer with JANY, you open the door to a better life for the Hispanic students you meet. You can help students improve their behavior and attitude toward school by giving them with hope, helping them build confidence, and encouraging them to be successful.

Here's how easy it is to become a Junior Achievement of New York Hispanic Initiative volunteer:

Minimal Time Commitment - Maximum Impact:

Elementary grades - Five to seven 30 to 45 minute sessions
Middle grades: Seven 45-minute sessions
High School: Seven to twelve 45-to 120-minute sessions

Minimal Preparation Time

JA provides you with materials containing all of the session plans and student materials you will need to make every minute count.

No Expertise Required - Training Provided

You don't need to be an expert in business, finance, entrepreneurship or education. You just need to be willing to share your life experiences with students. To prepare you to enter the classroom
JA will train you in classroom management, understanding and relaying the JA curriculum, working with the classroom teacher and communicating effectively with students.

Personalized Placement

JA will provide you with school and program options to ensure that you are assigned to a school and grade level of your choice.

JA Staff Support and Follow-up

JA staff is available to answer questions or make suggestions pertaining to your volunteer assignment.

Volunteer Today!

JANY seeks business and educational partners who are committed to the economic empowerment of young people in the New York Hispanic community.

The JANY Hispanic Initiative will focus on creating partnerships and connections with corporate/diversity affinity groups, professional associations, community groups, and individuals who can help raise awareness of JA programs and engage participation of the Hispanic community in an exciting new program.

LEARN MORE ABOUT JANY

To learn more about how you can support the JANY Hispanic Initiative, please contact Mr. Julio Cotto, Director of the Hispanic Initiative, at (212) 907-0021 or jcotto@jany.org.

The JANY Hispanic Initiative is a three-year pilot program made possible by generous grants from the Goizueta Foundation, the Verizon Foundation and AIG.