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Latino Educational Training Institute
Noticias de LETI
International Women's Day Recap
LETI, along with Edmonds School District and the City of Lynnwood, hosted our International Women's Day event!

We would like to thank our speakers: Christine Frizzell, Mayor of Lynnwood, Dr. Yvonne Terrell-Powell, Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Edmonds College, and Vanesa Gutierrez, Community Engagement Manager, Sno-Isle Libraries.

The City of Lynnwood, WA - Government invited LETI and the Edmonds School District to receive the Women's History Month Proclamation on March 11th! The City wanted to recognize their partnership for the International Women's Day event with acknowledging both LETI and ESD for the work we do within our community.

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¡LETI, junto con el Edmonds School District y la City of Lynnwood, organizaron nuestro evento del Día Internacional de la Mujer!

Nos gustaría agradecer a nuestros oradores: Christine Frizzell, alcaldesa de Lynnwood, Dra. Yvonne Terrell-Powell, vicepresidenta de Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia en Edmonds College, y Vanesa Gutiérrez, Gerente de Participación Comunitaria de las Bibliotecas Sno-Isle.

¡La ciudad de Lynnwood invitó a LETI y al Edmonds School District a recibir la Proclamación del Mes de la Historia de la Mujer el 11 de marzo! La Ciudad quería reconocer su asociación para el evento del Día Internacional de la Mujer reconociendo tanto a LETI como a ESD por el trabajo que hacemos dentro de nuestra comunidad.

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Workshop on Using the Compass Platform
We want to thank Christina Harter, our incredible Project Implementation Specialist from Workforce Snohomish, for providing an exceptional workshop on using the Compass platform and the different resources that Workforce offers.

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Queremos agradecer a Christina Harter, nuestra increíble Project Implementation Specialist de Workforce Snohomish, por brindarnos un taller excepcional sobre el uso de la plataforma Compass y los diferentes recursos que ofrece Workforce.

LLI 2nd Immersion Seminar 2024
Thank you to all that participated Saturday, March 2nd, at the 2024 LLI 2nd Immersion Seminar!

The students were joined by the following guest panelists for the Leadership Stories:

  • Claudia Avendano-Ibarra, Human Services Department Chair, Skagit Valley College
  • Elizabeth Ibanez, Employment Development Specialist, Worksource Skagit
  • Dr. Ismael Vivanco, Superintendent, Mount Vernon School District
  • Victor Ponce, North Cascades Program Manager, Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Learn more about event and watch the event recording by following the link below!


Read More and Watch the Recording Here!

Community college bachelor’s degree programs positively affect Latino community
A recent issue brief by UCLA researchers found that community college bachelor’s degree programs may positively affect the Latino community, according to a recent article by Paula Zepeda in the UCLA Daily Bruin.

The California state legislature passed a law in 2014 titled Senate Bill 850 that permitted community colleges to initiate baccalaureate degree programs. A recent issue brief published by the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute last month describes Latino students as having benefited from those programs through high graduation, employment rates and lower student debt.

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Child Care Choice Voucher Program
The Child Care Choice Voucher Program is for families who reside in Snohomish County with low incomes to access and/or maintain high-quality licensed child care while they are working and at risk of losing their job or current job seeking.

To be eligible for the Child Care Choice Voucher Program, you must live in Snohomish County, have an income which falls at or below 60% Snohomish County Area Median Income (AMI) or be unemployed, participating in employment, job seeking, and/or job training activities. You can also be enrolled in any of the assistance programs listed on their website to qualify.

Learn More By Clicking Here!

Sno-Isle Resources | Recursos de Sno-Isle
Sno-Isle Libraries recently shared information regarding Orca Cards for Youth, Family Reading Time, Early Headstart, Tutoring, and Reading Programs.

All youth can ride transit for free. Riders ages 13–18 are encouraged to use an ORCA card if they have one. Get a free Orca card by clicking here.

The Lynnwood Library is having a Story Time with Marco Cortes event on Friday's 10:30am to 11:30am. Learn more by clicking here.

Free Preschool and Family Support can be found on the Edmonds College Website. The application can be completed in Spanish or English and you have to have one of their eligibility requirement. To learn more and apply, click here! To learn more and apply, click here!

Math and English Tutoring is available at Edmonds College for free on Mondays and Fridays, see the flyer below for more details.

Family Reading will be available every Thursday at The Clearwater School. A flyer is attached below for more information!

Math and English Tutoring
Family Reading
Meet With a Librarian | Reunirse con un Bibliotecario
Make an appointment to meet with a librarian in person, by phone, online, or by email

They can help you with topics such as:

  • Use their digital services and resources, such as e-books, e-audio books, e-magazines, and streaming movies/TV shows.
  • Conduct research and use their online databases and learning collections.
  • Job search, completion of job applications, and resources for career development and exploration.
  • General technical assistance.

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Concierte una cita para reunirse con un bibliotecario en persona, por teléfono, en línea o por correo electrónico

Pueden ayudarte con temas como:

  • Utilice sus servicios y recursos digitales, como libros electrónicos, audiolibros electrónicos, revistas electrónicas y transmisión de películas/programas de televisión.
  • Realizar investigaciones y utilizar sus bases de datos en línea y colecciones de aprendizaje.
  • Búsqueda de empleo, finalización de solicitudes de empleo y recursos para el desarrollo y exploración de carreras.
  • Asistencia técnica general.


LLI 1st Immersion Seminar 2024
Thank you to all that participated Saturday, February 10th, at the 2024 LLI 1st Immersion Seminar!

The students were joined by the following guest speakers:

  • Karla Rios, a LETI Board Member as well as a School Counselor at Everett Public Schools
  • Skagit Valley College LLI advisors Cynthia Aguirre and Jorge Estefan
  • Dr. Sally Guzman, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, Edmonds School District
  • Juan Peralez, President, Unidos of Snohomish County
  • Sixta Morel, Voice actress, Public speaking instructor

Learn more about event and watch the event recording by following the link below!



Read More and Watch the Recording Here!

LETI TeVe
Are you currently watching LETI's weekly Facebook Live session?

Today, February 15th, we had Marisol Bejarano, LETI Director of Health and Wellness Programs, Rosario Reyes, LETI Founder & CEO, and Lia Matias, Assistant to the Director of Health and Wellness Programs, on with host Ricardo Marroquin.

We bring in staff from LETI and local organizations to share information that is beneficial to you!

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.

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¿Estás viendo actualmente la sesión semanal de Facebook Live de LETI?

Hoy, 15 de febrero tuvimos a Marisol Bejarano, Directora de Programas de Salud y Bienestar de LETI, Rosario Reyes, Fundadora y CEO de LETI, y Lia Matías, Asistente de la Directora de Programas de Salud y Bienestar, con el presentador Ricardo Marroquín.

¡Traemos personal de LETI y organizaciones locales para compartir información que sea beneficiosa para usted!

Este proyecto pretende servir como un puente virtual entre nuestros latinos y los servicios, programas y recursos que están disponibles para ellos. Las entrevistas se realizan en Facebook Live todos los jueves a las 11 a. m. y luego se comparten en nuestra página de YouTube y sitio web para referencia futura.

View Here! |¡Ver aquí!

LETI Visited Inatai Foundation
Marisol Bejarano, LETI Director of Health and Wellness Programs, Rosario Reyes, LETI Founder & CEO, and Juan Peralez, President of Unidos of Snohomish County, went yesterday to visit Inatai Foundation in Seattle Washington!

Programa De Energía Rural Para América | Rural Energy Program for America
Dueños de fincas rurales de Washington o negocios:

¿Está interesado en energía renovable para su granja o pequeña empresa rural? ¡El distrito de conservación de Pierce y Snohomish, Spark Northwest y LETI están aquí para ayudar! Ofrecemos asistencia técnica y de redacción de subvenciones en español y de forma gratuita.

La energía limpia es buena para la tierra y también es buena para los negocios.

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Washington farmers and rural business owners:

Interested in renewable energy for your farm or rural small business?
Pierce Conservation District, Spark Northwest and LETI are here to help!
We offer technical and grant-writing assistance in Spanish and free of charge.

Clean energy is good for the earth, and it’s good for business, too.

Haga clic para completar el formulario | Click to fill out the form

Gesa Student Scholarship Program
Gesa is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program. If you know any college students or graduating high school seniors needing scholarship money or recent grads that could use a hand paying off student loans—please encourage them to apply!

Gesa is awarding:

  • Two $5,000 and ten $2,000 scholarships to entering first-year college students.
  • Five $2,000 and one $5,000 scholarship to current college students.
  • Five $1,000 Student Loan Repayment scholarships for eligible members with accredited degrees.
  • $50,000 in scholarships to our High School Credit Union Program participants.

You can find more information about the application categories by clicking here. Applications will be accepted until February 29, 2024. You can access the application by following the link below.

You must be a Gesa member to apply but if you're not, joining is as easy as opening a free savings account.

Click Here for Application

Child Car Seat Education and Community Emergency Response Team
Child Car Seat Education
Car seats can be confusing, South County Fire hope you will join them for their free online car seat safety class that provides basic awareness about car seat use. You will learn how to properly use a car seat from birth to the adult seat belt. This Class is offered twice monthly.

Learn More and Register by Clicking Here.

Community Emergency Response Team
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program teaches participants about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live. Learn about: Fire safety, Light search and rescue, Team organization, and Disaster medical operations.

Learn More and Register by Clicking Here.

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Educación sobre sillas de coche para niños
Los asientos para el automóvil pueden ser confusos, South County Fire espera que se una a ellos en su clase gratuita en línea sobre seguridad de los asientos para el automóvil que brinda conocimientos básicos sobre el uso de los asientos para el automóvil. Aprenderá a utilizar correctamente una silla de coche desde el nacimiento hasta el cinturón de seguridad de adulto. Esta clase se ofrece dos veces al mes.

Obtenga más información y regístrese haciendo clic aquí.

Equipo comunitario de respuesta a emergencias
El programa del Equipo Comunitario de Respuesta a Emergencias (CERT) enseña a los participantes sobre la preparación para desastres ante los peligros que pueden ocurrir en el lugar donde viven. Obtenga información sobre: ​​seguridad contra incendios, búsqueda y rescate ligero, organización de equipos y operaciones médicas en casos de desastre.

Obtenga más información y regístrese haciendo clic aquí.

Click for English & Spanish Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Information

Climate Promoter | Promotor del Clima
Free: Obtain a Certificate from Washington State University and be the change we need for our communities, our planet, our future!

For more information: Felisa Garcia (425) 321-7167 felisa@letiwa.org

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Gratuito: Obtenga un Certificado por parte de Washington State University y sea el cambio que necesitamos en nuestras comunidades, nuestro planeta, nuestro futuro!

Para más información: Felisa Garcia (425) 321-7167 felisa@letiwa.org

Interest Form | Formulario de Interés

Free Tax Time 2024
AARP Tax Aide Appointments
Free tax return preparation will be offered by AARP Tax-Aide volunteers this tax season. The service is a joint venture with the IRS to promote filing returns electronically and all returns that are able to be e-filed will be e-filed. This service is available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those ages 60 and over. AARP membership is not required.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Appointments
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites offer free basic tax return preparation and Working Families Tax Credit application help to qualified individuals. Qualifying taxpayer details can be found on the IRS website. Registration is required. Language Line assistance is available for all world languages.

Other tax filing options are located in the website linked below as well as location dates/hours.

Edmonds Library and Lynnwood Library do not take appointments on the phone you have to come in person to make an appointment because they need to give you the packet with all the information, you need to bring for your appointment

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Nombramientos de asistentes fiscales de AARP
Los voluntarios de AARP Tax-Aide ofrecerán preparación gratuita de declaraciones de impuestos en esta temporada de impuestos. El servicio es una empresa conjunta con el IRS para promover la presentación electrónica de declaraciones y todas las declaraciones que se puedan presentar electrónicamente se presentarán electrónicamente. Este servicio está disponible para contribuyentes de ingresos bajos y moderados, con especial atención a los mayores de 60 años. No se requiere membresía de AARP.

Citas de Asistencia Voluntaria para el Impuesto sobre la Renta (VITA)
Los sitios de Asistencia Voluntaria de Impuestos sobre la Renta (VITA) ofrecen preparación básica gratuita de declaraciones de impuestos y ayuda para la solicitud de Crédito Fiscal para Familias Trabajadoras a personas calificadas. Los detalles del contribuyente calificado se pueden encontrar en el sitio web del IRS. Es necesario registrarse. La asistencia de Language Line está disponible para todos los idiomas del mundo.

Otras opciones de presentación de impuestos se encuentran en el sitio web vinculado a continuación, así como las fechas y horarios de ubicación.

La biblioteca de Edmonds y la biblioteca de Lynnwood no aceptan citas por teléfono, debe venir en persona para programar una cita porque necesitan darle el paquete con toda la información que debe traer a su cita

Learn More About Making an Appointment!