Programas actuales
Current Programs & Projects
LETI has programs in all of these areas
Education, Health & Wellness, Basic Needs, and Media & Culture!
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.
Latino Expo Annual Event
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)
Education
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 (206) 981-0024.
English Conversational Class
Practice your English and pronunciation with an EDCC instructor. Classes are offered fall, winter and spring quarters to English level students 2-4.
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Introduction to College and Technology 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.
Entrepreneurial Leadership and Business Development Workshop (ELD)
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.
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)
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.
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Safety & Health Investment Projects (SHIP)
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.
Spanish Financial Education Series
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.
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Financial Counselor
Financial Coaching and Mentorship project to invest in communities disproportionately harmed by the historical design and enforcement of state and federal criminal laws and penalties for drug possession, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, and Latino individuals and families.
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.
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.
Nuestro Aire- Nuestra Salud
The "Nuestro Aire-Nuestra Salud" program aims to educate Latino community members about the harmful effects of air pollutants on health and engage them in identifying local air quality issues. This will involve bilingual, bicultural educational sessions led by health experts, covering topics like pollution sources, health impacts, protective behaviors, and available community resources.
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.
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.
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LETI Child Care Circles (Triple C)
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.
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.
Protecting your Oral Health: Healthy Choices Initiative
The Healthy Choices Initiative, led by LETI, aims to promote water consumption and reduce sugary beverage intake in the low-income, Latino communities of Snohomish and surrounding counties. This initiative also focuses on increasing access to nutritious food and educating the community about oral health. Workshops and outreach events led by trained advocates will further educate community members about the benefits of healthy eating and hydration.
Basic Needs
Eviction Prevention Program
Snohomish County’s Eviction Prevention Program emphasizes permanent housing stability through extensive case management, where participants work with their caseworker to create and facilitate a client driven action plan. Along with case management services, households receive limited financial support to cover arrears and portions of upcoming rent, allowing participants to remain housed. Households must be behind on rent and at risk of homelessness to be eligible, with priority given to those who’ve received eviction notices, 14 Day Pay or Vacate notices, court proceedings, and/or have not been approved for previous rent assistance programs through LETI.
Workforce Economic Security for All
LETI has partnered with Workforce Snohomish to refer individuals and businesses to their EcSA, MISA, and business programs. EcSA stands for Economic Security for All and participants receive $1,000.00 monthly stipends for making progress on career goals they set with case managers. MISA stands for Matched Investment Savings Account where participants are matched 2:1 savings for up to $20,000. Those receiving the $1,000.00 stipends from EcSA can deposit their $1,000.00 into this account and be matched 2:1, meaning they may receive a total of $3,000.00 monthly.
Latino Resource Navigator
This program helps immigrant families navigate resources available in the Edmonds School District and across Snohomish or the Puget Sound Region.
Promotores: Community Volunteer Advocates
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.
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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.
Nourishing Neighbors “Breakfast 4 All Kids” Campaign
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
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WorkSource Connection Site
WorkSource is a valuable resource in Snohomish County that provides assistance to individuals seeking employment. They offer support in various ways, including helping clients create effective resumes that highlight their skills and experiences.
Media and Culture
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)
Latino Performing Arts - Dance Group
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. This program will provide Latino families in Snohomish County with a culturally enriching performing arts program, it will be hosted at the LETI Triple C building over a 36-week series.
Latino Performing Arts - Pre-Mariachi
LETI Pre-Mariachi is running where members meet twice a week. This multigenerational program fosters cultural engagement and artistic expression. We have the group perform at different LETI events and community opportunities.
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