Are you interested in being a Home Care Aide? Take this three week class to get guidance and encouragement so you can start your journey with confidence.

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¿Te interesa ser auxiliar de atención domiciliaria? Toma este curso de tres semanas para recibir orientación y motivación y comenzar tu camino con confianza.

Register Here!/¡Regístrese Aquí!

Summer cooking classes for teens aged 13 to 18 years old. The classes will be held at Edmonds Waterfront Center and is for beginners and aspiring chefs to learn new skills and to cook different foods.

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Clases de cocina de verano para jóvenes de 13 a 18 años. Las clases se impartirán en el Edmonds Waterfront Center y están dirigidas a principiantes y aspirantes a chefs, quienes aprenderán nuevas habilidades y cocinarán diferentes platos.

Register Here!/¡Regístrese Aquí!

LETI is excited to invite you to join us at our upcoming community event: Earth Day, Kids Day, and our Health Fair! This will be held on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 1pm to 5pm at our Everett location: 9930 Evergreen Way Building Y, Everett, WA 98204

We look forward to seeing you there!

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LETI se complace en invitarlos a nuestro próximo evento comunitario: ¡Día de la Tierra, Día del Niño y nuestra Feria de Salud! Se llevará a cabo el sábado 26 de abril de 2025, de 13:00 a 17:00, en nuestra sede de Everett: 9930 Evergreen Way, Edificio Y, Everett, WA 98204.

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) Receives $3.8 Million Grant from Washington State Legislature for New Community Center in Everett

Everett, WA – May 1, 2024 – The Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) is thrilled to announce that the State of Washington has appropriated $3.8 Million for the LETI Incubator for Family Success Project in South Everett. This comprehensive community center will continue LETI's mission to support latino families with resources and services for education, professional development, health and wellness

LETI will have a 15,000 sq ft facility to house, expand, and develop a range of programs designed to empower our Latino community. These programs include:

• Commissary Kitchen, LETI Café and the Deli-Specialty Store, which will offer business development opportunities for women
• Child Care Circles, a free child care program aimed to support and empower mothers working towards their educational or career goals
• Cultural Retention Program and Event Center for the community to host cultural events.
• LETI’s Vocational School will be held here to offer short-term certificate programs for career advancement.

While LETI has met half of its capital campaign goal, additional funds are still needed for operating and renovation expenses. Go to their home page letiwa.org to learn more about LETI and the program they offer!

LETI is submitting a federal funding request for the remaining $4.25 million to adapt existing facilities to meet LETI’s program needs, such as building renovations for our Commissary Kitchen, LETI Café, and Deli-Specialty Store, upgrades for Child Care Circles, Cultural Retention Program and Event Center upgrades, and Vocational School technology and equipment.

Our LETI Café and the Deli-Specialty Store aim to empower Latinas as independent business owners. The Childcare Circles program will empower mothers by providing childcare services, enabling them to attend courses or work to increase their earning potential. We will have a Tutoring and Youth Development program which will comprise of a makers space and music room, with intergenerational support from LETI’s Senior Cafe program.

The Event Center will be utilized for our events along with community events, promoting cultural dialogue, diversity, and cultural retention programs, as well as general rental space. The Vocational School aims to provide licensed vocational training for micro-business owners and injured workers retraining. These programs all have a revenue-generating component that will allow LETI self-sustainability in the future.

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Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) recibe una subvención de $3.8 millones de la Legislatura del Estado de Washington para un nuevo centro comunitario en Everett

Everett, WA – 1 de mayo de 2024 – El Instituto Latino de Capacitación Educativa (LETI) se complace en anunciar que el estado de Washington ha asignado $3.8 millones para el Proyecto de Incubadora LETI para el Éxito Familiar en el sur de Everett. Este centro comunitario integral continuará la misión de LETI de apoyar a las familias latinas con recursos y servicios para educación, desarrollo profesional, salud y bienestar.

LETI tendrá una instalación de 15,000 pies cuadrados para albergar, ampliar y desarrollar una variedad de programas diseñados para empoderar a nuestra comunidad latina. Estos programas incluyen:

• Commissary Kitchen, LETI Café y Deli-Specialty Store, que ofrecerán oportunidades de desarrollo empresarial para mujeres
• Child Care Circles, un programa gratuito de cuidado infantil destinado a apoyar y empoderar a las madres que trabajan para alcanzar sus objetivos educativos o profesionales.
• Programa de Retención Cultural y Centro de Eventos para que la comunidad sea sede de eventos culturales.
• La Escuela Vocacional de LETI se llevará a cabo aquí para ofrecer programas de certificación a corto plazo para el avance profesional.

Si bien LETI ha cumplido la mitad de su objetivo de campaña de capital, aún se necesitan fondos adicionales para gastos operativos y de renovación. ¡Vaya a su página de inicio letiwa.org para obtener más información sobre LETI y el programa que ofrecen!

LETI está presentando una solicitud de fondos federales por los $4.25 millones restantes para adaptar las instalaciones existentes y satisfacer las necesidades del programa LETI, como la renovación de los edificios de nuestra Cocina del Comisariato, el Café LETI y la Tienda de Deli-Especialidades, la modernización de los Círculos de Cuidado Infantil, el Programa de Retención Cultural y el Centro de Eventos, y la tecnología y el equipo de la Escuela Vocacional.

Nuestro Café LETI y la Tienda de Deli-Especialidades tienen como objetivo empoderar a las latinas como empresarias independientes. El programa Círculos de Cuidado Infantil empoderará a las madres brindándoles servicios de cuidado infantil, permitiéndoles asistir a cursos o trabajar para aumentar sus ingresos. Contaremos con un programa de Tutoría y Desarrollo Juvenil que incluirá un espacio para creadores y una sala de música, con apoyo intergeneracional del programa Café para Personas Mayores de LETI.

El Centro de Eventos se utilizará para nuestros eventos, junto con eventos comunitarios, promoviendo el diálogo cultural, la diversidad y los programas de retención cultural, así como espacio de alquiler general. La Escuela Vocacional tiene como objetivo brindar capacitación vocacional certificada a propietarios de microempresas y trabajadores lesionados que se están capacitando. Todos estos programas tienen un componente generador de ingresos que permitirá la autosostenibilidad de LETI en el futuro.

Saturday, March 22nd 2025, LETI was a site for WSU Stormwater course students to construct rain barrels!

Thank you to the students who built and installed two continuous rain barrels to support the LETI building’s stormwater management system!

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El sábado 22 de marzo de 2025, los estudiantes del curso de Aguas Pluviales de la WSU construyeron barriles de lluvia.

Gracias a los estudiantes que construyeron e instalaron dos barriles de lluvia continuos para apoyar el sistema de gestión de aguas pluviales del edificio LETI.

¡Community Transit actualiza el Programa Título VI y agradecerían sus comentarios!

¿Qué es el Título VI? Es un programa que busca garantizar el acceso justo y equitativo al transporte público. Incluye: -Acceso a los servicios en su idioma -Participación pública -Equidad en los servicios de transporte

¡Comparta sus ideas antes del 4 de abril para tener la oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de USD 100!

¡Por favor proporcione sus comentarios en el idioma con el que se sienta más cómodo!

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Community Transit is updating its Title VI Program, and they need your feedback!

What is Title VI? It’s all about ensuring fair and equitable access to public transportation. The program includes: -Translation services -Public engagement -Equity in transit services

Share your thoughts by April 4 for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

Please provide comments in the language that you are most comfortable with!

Obtenga más información y participe/Learn more & participate

Thank you to Puget Sound Energy for recognizing LETI as a powerful partner and for your commitment to develop strong community partnerships with organizations that share a passion for energy-related sustainability.

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Gracias a PSE por reconocer a LETI como un socio clave y por su compromiso de desarrollar sólidas alianzas comunitarias con organizaciones que comparten la pasión por la sostenibilidad energética.

Read more / Lea más

AARP will be hosting regular tax preparation sessions at local libraries, churches, and senior/community centers. Learn more about where you can get your taxes done in the flyer below!

PIM SAVVY will be hosting regular Working Families Tax Credit application assistance at the Carl Gipson Center in Everett, see the flyer below for more information!

Sea Mar Scholarships for the 2025 – 2026 academic year are now open!

- Sea Mar Farmworker High School & College Scholarships - Sea Mar recognizes and acknowledges the barriers children of farm working families face in their pursuit of a college degree. Economic strains, as well as language and cultural barriers can often affect these students. Sometimes students need to work after school and all summer to assist their family. Sea Mar is proud to provide annual scholarships to help make college a reality.

Award amount: $1,000.

- Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship - The Sea Mar Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship provides financial support for students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, perseverance, are go-getters, and have shown or have the strong potential to be contributors to their community.

Award amount: $2,500

Both scholarships are now open and will be closing on April 15, 2025. For any questions, please contact Kenia Diaz at keniadiaz@seamarchc.org or scholarship@seamarchc.org. You can call her direct line at (206) 788-3229, or you can call the administrative office and ask for Kenia Diaz at (206) 763-5277.

Learn More!

An ORCA card is a contactless card where you can load funds and tap it to pay for public transportation in the Puget Sound region of Washington.

Learn more about the benefits of the ORCA card using the link below!

https://www.communitytransit.org/landing-pages/advertising/destinations/snohoco-

Current ELD students, are invited to attend these bonus workshops at no additional cost to you. Non-ELD folks are invited to attend for $20 per workshop, so feel free to invite friends and family.

All workshops will be hosted in person at LETI Everett with option for Zoom.

-Set 90-Day Power Goals to Launch Your Dreams - Quarter 2 - Wednesday May 7, 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm

-Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs to Move Forward with Business & Life - Wednesday June 4, 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm

-Set 90-Day Power Goals to Launch Your Dreams - Quarter 3 & 4 - Wednesday August 27, 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Please call the LETI office to learn more and let us know if you plan to attend or have any questions.

Need help with FAFSA or WASFA? Scan the QR code and get free assistance to complete your application! Don’t miss out on financial aid for your education!

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¿Necesitas ayuda con FAFSA o WASFA? ¡Escanea el código QR y recibe asistencia gratuita para completar tu solicitud! ¡No pierdas la oportunidad de obtener ayuda financiera para tu educación!"

Sign Up Here / Registrate aquí

Interested in working in healthcare? This two-part employment program trains entry-level job seekers for a career in healthcare. Classes are taught online, giving you the flexibility to learn from wherever you have internet access.

This is conducted in two phases to get you ready to take the exam on becoming a certified NA-C!

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¿Interesado en trabajar en el sector sanitario? Este programa de empleo de dos partes capacita a solicitantes de empleo de nivel inicial para una carrera en el sector de la salud. Las clases se imparten en línea, lo que te brinda la flexibilidad de aprender desde cualquier lugar. tienes acceso a internet.

¡Esto se lleva a cabo en dos fases para prepararlo para tomar el examen para obtener la certificación NA-C!

Conversaciones Comunitarias con la Comisión DEI de la Ciudad de Mountlake Terrace

La ciudad de Mountlake Terrace se dedica a construir relaciones auténticas con los miembros de la comunidad para mejorar la prestación de servicios. Al reconocer que el gobierno puede verse como complicado y poco acogedor, la ciudad quiere transformar esta percepción fomentando la confianza y la colaboración con varios grupos comunitarios. Desde ahora hasta marzo de 2025, los líderes de la ciudad celebrarán reuniones en el Ayuntamiento y en lugares convenientes para recopilar información sobre las experiencias de los residentes. Los funcionarios de la ciudad invitan a los miembros de la comunidad a participar en conversaciones que durarán entre 45 minutos y dos horas y revisarán los comentarios para identificar temas que guiarán futuras iniciativas.

Dos conversaciones públicas programadas:
-29 de enero de 2025, 18:00 horas. a 8:00 p.m. Ayuntamiento de Mountlake Terrace, 23204 58th Ave West, Mountlake Terrace 98043
-23 de febrero de 2025, 14:00 horas. a 4:00 p. m., Biblioteca Mountlake Terrace, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

¡Compártelo con los de Mountlake Terrace!

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Community Conversations with the City of Mountlake Terrace DEI commission

The City of Mountlake Terrace is dedicated to building authentic relationships with community members to enhance service delivery. Acknowledging that government can be seen as complicated and unwelcoming, the city wants to transform this perception by fostering trust and collaboration with various community groups. From now until March 2025, city leaders will hold meetings at City Hall and convenient locations to gather insights about residents' experiences. City officials invite community members to engage in conversations lasting 45 minutes to two hours and will review feedback to identify themes that will guide future initiatives.

Two public conversations scheduled:
January 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mountlake Terrace City Hall, 23204 58th Ave West, Mountlake Terrace 98043
February 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

Please share with those in Mountlake Terrace!

RSVP Aqui/Here!

Get ready for Valentine's Day at LETI's LETI's Second Feria de Emprendedores. Don't miss this opportunity to shop for unique gifts and support local Latino artists!

This will be held on Saturday, February 8th, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at LETI's Everett Training Center: 9930 Evergreen Way, Building Y, Everett, WA.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Prepárate para San Valentín en LETI's LETI's Second Feria de Emprendedores. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de comprar regalos únicos y apoyar a los artistas latinos locales!

Esto se llevará a cabo el sábado 8 de febrero, de 10:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. en el Centro de capacitación de Everett de LETI: 9930 Evergreen Way, Building Y, Everett, WA.

¡Esperamos verte allí!