Latino Educational Training Institute

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Latino Leadership Initiative

Proyecto Seguridad

Most programs at LETI are directed at the needs of first- and second-generation Latinos and are taught in a mix of Spanish and English as appropriate for the participants. Since the Covid-19 emergency, some programs have been converted primarily to an online format. Please review the Calendar and confirm the location before planning to attend.

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General Education

English Conversation

Practice your English and pronunciation with an EDCC instructor. Classes are offered fall, winter and spring quarters to English level students 2-4. (MORE)

GED Classes in Spanish

If you haven't finished high school and would like to get your GED in Spanish this is the class for you. Classes are offered fall, winter, spring and summer quarters and are flexible to your schedule. For more info. To register, call our office (425) 775-2688.

Intro to College in Spanish

Edmonds College requires this class for students taking online classes for the first time. Learn about the new ctcLink /Canvas system, college email/Google apps, official GED website, community resources, FAFSA, WASFA, and more.

NOAA "Restoration for All" Project

This technical training program equips individuals with job readiness, program development, and management skills through practical experience in habitat restoration. As such efforts, it would comprise a two-quarter training plus a quarter of internship that, upon completion, would earn individuals state-verified certification and preparedness in coastal habitat restoration activities.

Rural Energy For America Program (REAP)

The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing.

Financial Literacy

Learn to Manage Your Finances in Spanish and to take control of your finances completely free! This is a 16-week training, Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, that will teach you about: Values and the influence of money, financial products, services and providers, income and expenses, family budget, savings, credit reports and scores, lending principles, and buying smartly. You will be able to obtain a certificate of participation. (MORE)

"Learn to Surf the Internet" Workshop

LETI provides free workshops where individuals can learn to use the internet through a mobile device or tablet. These workshops envision a pathway for individuals to realize their full potential and overcome any worries or fears concerning using technology or mobile devices.

Basic Computer Workshop

This basic computer course is offered by LETI and the Mexican Consulate of Seattle, which provides BECAS (scholarships) to Mexican citizens who wish to obtain this training. Once enrolled, students learn and apply their newly acquired skills in applications such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and the NorthStar certification in Basic Computing. Students also learn to use the Zoom platform effectively, both as participants and hosts, for personal, educational, or family needs.

INEA: Spanish Basic Academic Literacy Program for Hispanic Immigrant Adults

INEA offers its services through Plazas Comunitarias (community spaces). INEA Plazas Comunitarias are educational spaces open to the community where free alphabetization services are offered to Spanish speaking individuals 15 years or older, no matter their immigration status. A great resource for adults that don’t know how to read or write.

Dental Program with Arcora

LETI's Dental Program is a transformative initiative dedicated to addressing oral health disparities in Latino communities. Through dental class modules and inspiring leadership talks, participants will delve into the promotion of oral health, explore diverse career opportunities in dentistry, and cultivate essential leadership skills. (MORE)

Personal Development

Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI)

A yearly program that trains young Latinos from Edmonds College, Skagit Valley College and UWB and puts them on a path to become leaders, by involving them in their communities and by giving them the confidence and tools to succeed. (MORE)

Community Service

Las Promotoras - Community Advocates

Language <-> Idioma

Training and Development of Community Volunteers to provide outreach and engagement to Latinos. Promotoras are trained as community advocates/outreach workers and serve as a liaison between LETI and the many resources in the community. Your main strength will be your ability to bond with members of the community, who share the same culture, neighborhood, and life experiences. (MORE)

Latino Expo

LETI's annual Latino Expo raises awareness and celebrates diversity within the Latino community and promotes access to resources and information. It is an excellent opportunity to show products and services from and for the Latino community. Our goal is to strengthen ties between the Latino community and the surrounding neighborhoods. (MORE)

Housing Justice Project Legal Clinic

The Housing Justice Project (HJP) Legal Clinic is a program offered by the Snohomish County Legal Services (SCLS). The HJP Clinic has provided legal services to struggling residents dealing with eviction, housing discrimination, and other relevant housing issues. The HJP Clinic provides individuals in South Snohomish County with free legal consultations. These legal consultations have been held remotely and in person at the institution via scheduled time slots with Adam Wicks-Arshack, a bilingual staff attorney at SCLS. Mr. Wicks-Arshack offers legal advice to our Spanish-speaking clientele. Please call (425) 775-2688 for more information and registration!

LETI Child Care Circles

Child Care Circles (Triple C) consists of a cohort of Latino mothers in need of pre-k childcare services. Participants exchange childcare services for valuable time to empower themselves through activities such as higher education courses or employment, instead of paying for childcare. LETI has leveraged the expertise of Edmonds College, the University of Washington, and the Edmonds School District to support this program.

Nourishing Neighbors “Breakfast 4 All Kids” Campaign

Language <-> Idioma

Through a fundraising campaign carried out by multiple local Safeway and Albertsons stores in Snohomish County, LETI was awarded $42,743.66 to resume our former summer emergency nourishment project. This project allows us to provide $50 gift cards (for food) to a greater number of low-income families, exclusively for those with children enduring hunger as a result of financial hardships, more specifically, the children in Snohomish County. More

Edmonds Food Bank Distribution

We offer the opportunity to pick up your Edmonds Food Bank Orders at our LETI office on a Bi-weekly schedule. Pre-orders are REQUIRED, for more information or to get instructions on how to order, call or text (731) 798-2238.

Latino Resource Navigator

This program helps immigrant families navigate resources available in the Edmonds School District and across Snohomish or the Puget Sound Region.

Health and Wellness

Total Wellness of Latino Women

The Total Wellness of Latino Women program is held twice a year. This program offers free workshops for the personal and professional development and growth of women and their families. Our staff and a team of volunteers consider this program a great entry point to our services and programs as it allows participants to connect with a LETI staff member weekly while learning about all the resources available in the community. (MORE)

Vaccine Access Support Services and Outreach

This program initiative assists families in and around the Snohomish and Skagit counties with resource navigation and health information to promote the COVID-19 vaccine. As of 2020, 160+ individuals have been served with drive-thru flu shots. The outreach and support services provisioned through this program partner with local community organizations such as Sea Mar Health Centers and Coordinated Care to deliver COVID-19 drive-thru flu shots to families and PPE kit distribution to small businesses in Snohomish County.

Professional Training

Vocational School

Licensed under Washington State’s Chapter 28C.10. RCW and with a Department of Labor and Industries (LnI) Approved Provider Number, the Latino Vocational School offers long and short-term certifications to private parties/individuals and L&I injured workers obtaining state-required retraining. With well-qualified bilingual-bicultural instructors, culturally appropriate educational instruction, and a low instructor-student ratio, we aim to assist students in crafting and achieving their educational goals. (MORE)

Occupational Safety & Health

In cooperation with the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries, LETI has since 2021 produced several series of audio and video presentations on occupational safety and health, all in Spanish, with emphasis on agriculture, construction and other trades. We have also presented updated information on the COVID pandemic. See our dedicated safety website.

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Business Development Workshop

How to Start a Small Business is an 11-week course coordinator presented by LETI and Entrepreneurial Leadership Development (ELD). Offered to the community twice per year, this workshop is now administered virtually to overcome barriers by reaching a wider audience and provides microloans for those who qualify.

Media & Entertainment

LETI TeVe

This project aims to serve as a virtual bridge between our Latinos and the services, programs and resources that are available to them. Interviews are done on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11am, and then shared on our YouTube page and website for future reference. (MORE)

LETI Children's Choir & Dance

Program on Hold

The LETI Children’s Choir was created by our Volunteer Coordinator and a teacher. It has continued to be run through community support. The Folkloric Dances LETI, is a project that was run by volunteer professional Dancers, under the name of “LETI Mexican Cultural Dance Program”, aimed to foster Mexican Cultural Awareness.