Picture yourself with a free laptop.
A federally funded program is making that dream a reality for students interested in pursuing a teaching career this fall at Laredo Community College main and south campuses.
Recent high school graduates and college freshmen are encouraged to apply for an innovative student initiative that will offer free computer laptops, educational software and much more to its participants.
Space is still available for student participants planning to attend LCC South.
The program also will offer writing seminars, summer workshops on writing, a field trip to Washington, D.C. and more.
“There’s still an opportunity for future teachers to join this rewarding program at Laredo Community College South,” said Luis Garza, Title V cooperative grant activity director. “The program will offer many incentives to its participants, including the opportunity to receive a free computer laptop with cutting-edge educational software to keep even after finishing the program.”
Students have until June 30 to submit their applications for the “Hispanic Students Success Initiative: Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers Today” and meet the requirements of the review process.
The program is open to college freshmen attending LCC, and to May 2006 high school graduates.
The five-year project is funded by a $3.25 million Title V cooperative grant from the U.S. Department of Education, led by Texas A&M International University and its partner, Laredo Community College.
To participate in the program, the student must be an education major and plan to transfer to TAMIU after completing an associate in arts degree at LCC.
Other eligibility requirements will help determine program participation.
To obtain an application for admission to the program or for more information, call Garza at 721-5404 or 721-5823.
Students and parents packed the large conference room in the De la Garza Building Thursday, June 8 to hear about the learning experiences participants will gain from the “Hispanic Students Success Initiative: Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers Today.” The orientation, which included a catered dinner, was hosted by LCC.
Leaders from Laredo Community College and Texas A&M International University who address the first cohort of future teachers were, from left, Luis Garza, program coordinator; Dr. Nora Garza, dean of arts and sciences at LCC; Dr. Juan Maldonado, vice-president for instruction and student development at LCC; and Dr. Miroslava Vargas, associate professor of education at TAMIU. Not pictured is Dr. Juan Lira, chair of curriculum and instruction at TAMIU.
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