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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of business start-ups |
72 |
Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce |
6169 |
Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities) |
74 |
Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities |
93 |
Many Latino youth in Kentucky face significant educational challenges due to the immigrant and socioeconomic status of their parents. According to the National Research Councils report, “Hispanics and the Future of America,” many Latino children start school without the same social and economic resources as their peers. Inadequate school resources and low trust between students and staff exacerbate these disadvantages. The need to support and build community for these young people is evident acr...
