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How prepared do you feel for when it’s time for your child to go to college?

While it’s true that high school graduation rates among Latinos in Connecticut continue to rise, and more Latinos are attending college, paying for higher education continues to be an obstacle for many looking to achieve their dreams. It is also true that more Latinos fail to graduate from college due to financial pressures than their white counterparts, according to a 2019 UNIDOS US report.

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It’s never too early to be financially responsible. Maybe you have a part time job or will be getting a job this summer, learning personal finance concepts at an early age is the way to start. Whether it’s that new smart phone, saving for your first car or putting money away for college, saving your money towards a goal and achieving that goal is very rewarding.

Latinas & Power Announces 2020 Latina Champion Awards Winners
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Banhon, Maldonado and Valentin to be Honored for Commitment to Leadership and Community at Latinas & Power Virtual Symposium on September 24

September 17, 2020/Hartford, CT…Marilyn Alverio, founder and producer of Latinas & Power Symposium (LPS), announced today the three Latinas being honored with the Latinas & Power Latina Champion Awards for 2020. Tatiana Banhon, Azucena Maldonado and Jossie Valentin have been selected for this distinction because of their commitment to leadership, community involvement, and effort to elevate fellow Latinas. The Latina Champion Awards will be conferred as part of the 17th Latinas & Power Virtual Symposium, Part II, being held on Thursday, September 24 at 11:30am. This event is free and open to all with registration available via LatinasandPower.com/virtual-symposium/.

WATCH – Youth Session Lunch & Learn: Sept 11, 2020
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Latinas Growing Up in the U.S.

September 11, 2020 • 12:00-12:45

Our guest speaker will inspire and encourage high school students to value the importance of developing leadership skills that are in line with who you are. Focusing on Latinas in STEM and Cyber Security, our speaker will share her story of how she developed her skill set, and, just as important, how she paid forward the time, energy, and lessons learned on her own journey.

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