2011-2012 EDUCATION PROGRAM
March 3, 2012
University of Dallas
Topics: Health and Self-esteem
November 12, 2011
Texas Woman's University
Topics: Career Exploration
January 7, 2012
Devry University
Topics: College selection, financial aid and scholarships
2011-2012 SERIES PHOTOS
 SEMINAR 1
On Nov. 12, 2011, the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas - Dallas Chapter held the first 2011-2012 Latinas in Progress Education Seminar Series. The session focus on career opportunities and it was held at Texas Woman's University. About 50 students from the Dallas and Plano area attended the session.
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INSPIRING LATINOS
During the November TWU session students were asked to respond to the following question: Which Latina/o inspires you? Below are some of the responses from students from Seagoville High School.
"The Latina that inspires me the most is my dance teacher Lisa Moya King. She was my Modern dance teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School (which I attended my freshman through junior year). She is from Houston, Texas and visits her family frequently there."
-Deisy Gonzalez, senior
"Jaime Herrera Beutler is position as the State Representative in the United States Congress, for the Republican Party. Her first bill was passed in March 27, 2008; it was a bipartisan proposal to give tax relief toward business owners enlisted in the military. She was born in Glendale, California and raised in Southwest Washington."
-Zaira Cruz, 16
"Maria Celeste is a Puerto Rican journalist, actress and the host and producer of Spanish
language news program Al Rojo Vivo Con Maria Celeste. This woman is who inspires
me."
-Wendy Quiroz, 16
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2011-2012 SERIES INFORMATION
2011 Flyer
Student Packet (short version)
Registration Form
JOIN OUR EDUCATION SERIES COMMITTEE
If you are interested in participating on the committee (members only), please contact: Mary Jo Sabeti or Karina Ramirez at dallaseducation@hwnt.org.
GETTING TO A SCHOOL - IMPORTANT INFO
You must take a college readiness test before beginning classes at a Texas public college or university to be sure you have the reading, writing, and math skills needed for college-level work. These tests may not be required if you:
- Received a TAKS scale score of at least 2200 on the math section and/or 2200 on the English Language Arts section with a writing subsection score of at least 3;
- Scored a 23 or higher on the ACT composite and a minimum of 19 on both the English and math tests;
- Earn a combined (verbal + math) SAT score of 1070, with a minimum score of 500 on both sections; or
- Enroll in a certificate program of 42 or fewer semester credit hours a public community college or technical college.
- Additional exemptions may apply. See your high school counselor or advisor for more information.
Source: College for All Texans
STUDENT RESOURCES
Below you will find several sources that provide important information that can helpful in preparing for college.
College Board Testing - Information about the SAT, ACT and other tests
College for All Texans - College Planning Guide
OfftoCollege.com - College Planning Guide
Apply Texas - Apply to all Texas schools with one application
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Rising Star Scholars Program - offered through DCCCD
Hispanic Youth Symposium - The Hispanic Youth Institute (HYI) provides high school students with a vision of hope and prosperity. During the course of four days and three nights, numerous volunteers, role models, colleges, and universities work to improve student self-confidence and an understanding of the importance of a college education.
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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
The Latinas In Progress(c) Education Seminar Series are free seminars designed to encourage Latina High School students to stay in school and continue on to college. In addition to providing students with college and financial aid information, the seminars build leadership skills, self-esteem and cultural awareness. The students are exposed to positive role models and insight into various careers through career panels composed of HWNT members and student panels composed of Latina students attending local colleges and universities.
Program Made Possible
in Cooperation with our 2011-2012 Partner
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2009-2010
Scholarship Recipients
Left to right – Nataly Mojica, Eleanor Meloul, Deborah Morejon, Jazmin Vasquez, Marlene Velez, Erica Milagros Rodriguez, Maria Jazmin Venegas and Valeria Silva
On Saturday, May 21, 2011, HWNT Dallas awarded $5,500 to seven outstanding Dallas high school students who qualified for the 2011 Latinas in Progress Education Seminar Series Scholarship Program, at a luncheon held at Calle Doce.
The recipients were awarded as follows: Eleanor Meloul, Nataly Mojica, Valeria Silva and Jazmin Vasquez received $1,000 each; and Erica Milagros Rodriguez, Marlene Velez, and Maria Jazmin Venegas each received $500.
HWNT Chair Mary Ann Kellam presented Deborah Morejon $5,000 on behalf of HWNT State’s United Healthcare Educational Scholarship. Morejon will pursue a health degree program at Texas Woman’s University.
Past Info Sessions
Dallas
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