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COMMUNITY BUILDING
& EDUCATION

Through programming around educational support and wealth building for students and families – we help build stronger neighbors and neighborhoods.

 

We offer skills-building classes, life administration workshops, and

community-building events designed to introduce our Latino neighbors to each other and give them the knowledge and resources to thrive.

Career Readiness & Workforce Development

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  • ESL - English Language Learning

  • Digital Literacy
     

Asset & Wealth Building

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  • Finance (banking, budgeting, credit, taxes, loans)

  • Insurance

  • Homeownership & Wealth Building

  • Estate Planning & Retirement

  • Permits & Insurance

  • Finance, Budgets, Loans

  • Business Plans & Marketing

  • Commercial Real Estate

Student Development

  • College Prep and Access

  • Navigation 

  • Social Emotional Support 

Community Engagement

Without support, students and families can experience stress that have long-term negative effects on their health and wellness. Our Community Engagement programs shape supportive relationships in ways that are culturally respectful and relevant to their overall health. 

 

  • Cafecito Entre Nosotras

  • Hiking/Walking Groups

  • Cooking Classes

  • Craft Classes

  • Art Classes

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

  • Chattanooga 2.0

  • Chattanooga School of Language

  • Chattanooga State Community College

  • Crabtree Farms

  • Enterprise Center/Tech Goes Home

  • Home Source of East Tennessee

  • University of TN Chattanooga (UTC)

  • UT Extension

  • Scenic City Clay Arts

  • Lead College and Career Advisors

  • A varying list of Latino professionals and entrepreneurs

HEALTH

CLASS HOURS & DAYS VARY

Interested in partnering with our community education department to provide a service or class to the Latino Community?

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CONTACT OUR DIRECTOR,
JESSICA CLICHE

(423) 541-3337

JCLICHE@LAPAZCHATTANOOGA.ORG

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