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Protected: Partnerships bolster workforce development initiatives
Posted: November 2, 2022
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Graduate looks to the future
Posted: October 25, 2022
Maria Espinosa is among Cal Poly Humboldt’s first graduating class of 2022. She has been part of our University Prep program since middle school, took advantage of outdoor enrichment opportunities through high school.
Scientist inspires young Latinas
Posted: October 25, 2022
Krystal Sandza is a technical scientist at BioMarin and a role model for young women in our University Prep program who are exploring STEM careers. This kind of mentorship is critical for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Jordan Vasquez: Student volunteer becomes a mentor to immigrant youth
Posted: October 25, 2022
Jordan Vasquez started out as a volunteer teacher’s aide at Canal Alliance helping immigrants speak English. Jordan is now helping immigrant youth in the OFY program as the Client success Mentor Coordinator.
A budding flower business takes root
Posted: October 25, 2022
Fifteen years ago, Iris Y. de Leon learned to speak English by taking ESL classes at Canal Alliance. This year she started her own flower business.
English language classes open doors for immigrants
Posted: October 17, 2022
When adults improve their communication and technology skills, their education and career opportunities expand, which not only benefits them, but also their families and their community
Closing the ‘nature gap’ for Latino youth in Marin
Posted: August 31, 2022
Access to the beauty and benefits of the outdoors is limited for many young people including first generation Latino students and newly arrived immigrant youth from the Canal neighborhood.
Constructing the future with Marin Builders Association and College of Marin
Posted: June 24, 2022
Canal Alliance partners with College of Marin and the Marin Builders Association (MBA) to help hundreds of low-income Latino residents gain construction skills that lead to well-paying jobs.
Seniors share their plans on College Signing Day
Posted: June 3, 2022
High school students filter into the large meeting room in the Education Building at Canal Alliance after finishing up their tutoring and after-school activities in smaller adjoining classrooms, each room named after a California university.
Powerful Women Making a Positive Impact and Pushing Boundaries
Posted: April 29, 2022
Air Gallegos is featured as one of the most influential and powerful women in Marin Magazine’s Leading Ladies article.
