Project ARRIBA's Spring/Summer 2016 Graduation Celebration with Jim Valenti, Keynote
Project ARRIBA's Spring/Summer 2016 Graduation Celebration with Jim Valenti, Keynote
April 13, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Roman S. Ortiz
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 915.843.4063
Email: rortiz@projectarriba.org
Project ARRIBA to celebrate El Paso’s new highly-skilled workforce at its 31st graduation ceremony
El Paso, TX - April 13, 2016 - Project ARRIBA, a leader in workforce and economic development in the Paso Del Norte region, is pleased to announce its 31st graduating class of El Paso Community College (EPCC) and University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) graduates. Since inception in 1999, the organization has facilitated high-skilled training to an at-risk population through its intensive case management approach and 360 degree wrap-around support services leading to over 1,150 program graduates who are equipped with skills necessary to access high-demand jobs.
A graduation ceremony to recognize the achievements of Spring & Summer 2016 program graduates is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18th, 5:00 PM at EPCC’s ASC Building A located at 9050 Viscount, El Paso, TX 79925. Download the graduation flyer here.
Jim Valenti, Chief Executive Officer for University Medical Center of El Paso will deliver the keynote address.
The media is invited to cover this event.
About Project ARRIBA
The mission of Project ARRIBA is to provide high-skilled training and case management services to residents of El Paso County who need the occupational skills necessary to access in demand jobs that pay a family-sustaining living wage, with benefits and a career path. Project ARRIBA promotes a working partnership between community-based organizations, training institutions, and private corporate partners. Project ARRIBA provides the financial, educational, and social support systems needed for at-risk students to access, persist, complete long-term training that results in a degree or credential in a demand occupation, and be job placed.