What:Â Padres Estrellas Event Designed to Work with Latino and Hispanic Families
to Assist in 21st Century Scholars Sign Up before June Deadline
When: Â Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Koch Student Center,  Ivy Tech Community College Evansville on 3501 N. First Avenue
Background:Â Ivy Tech Community College, in coordination with HOLA, and Restore Outreach Ministries, is offering Padres Estrellas — a free event designed to help Hoosier Hispanic and Latino communities to provide college and career support to students and families.
In particular, this event will assist students and families in enrolling their 7th and 8th-grade students in Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program, before the June deadline. Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars Program provides a free college opportunity for all enrolled, who meet the requirements. The event will be Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
At Padres Estrellas, sessions will be conducted on filling out the application, as well as information available on English Language Learner classes, and free workforce credential programs, some local job opportunities from area companies, and more. Fun activities are planned for children and area food trucks will be present.
More info here: https://www.in.gov/che/student-success-initiatives/padres-estrellas/
