Indiana Latino Institute

Meet our 2024 summer interns! The 2024 cohort is made up of 38 students from around the state, all of which have secured summer internships. The students will put in over a combined 7,000 internship hours this summer! Join ILI in congratulating all these college students as they embark on their summer internships! Thank you Indiana University Health for your support of our Workforce Development Program. #internships #careeropportunity

Exciting News! ILI proudly presents the 2024 Latino Leadership Circle Class. The Indiana Latino Institute Leadership Circle focuses on identifying, supporting, and connecting Latino Hoosier leaders by facilitating access to high-level individuals and spaces while strengthening the Latino community’s capacity and driving positive change in our community. This year's Class of 2024 is an exceptional group of 13 participants from a diverse range of companies and have been selected to participate in this highly competitive program. Don't miss out to pick up a copy of the Indianapolis Business Journal this week featuring the 2024 Class.   Learn more about the incredible 2024 Class at: https://lnkd.in/eCws5XwH Clarissa Arriaga Edlin Garcia Jennifer Beltran, MHA Jessi Crouse CRT,LSGS Juanita Limas, PhD Lilian Golzarri Arroyo Lizeth Hernandez Michelle Del Rio Paula Earley, MBA Mildred Maier Maria Wilkins Stephanie Campos Johnson Emmanuel M. Marlene Dotson Carole Casto Art Vasquez Karla Heredia

The Latino Leadership Circle 2024 cohort met at Strada Education Network yesterday. The session focused on Indiana education systems and leadership, which brought together incredible minds and leaders discussions: Strada Education Foundation President Post Secondary Education Ruth Watkins, Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education Chris Lowery, Valparaiso University University President Jose Padilla, Ascend Indiana Indiana Vice President Kate Broshears, and Indiana Chamber of Commerce Vice President Jason Bearce. Thank you to our Class moderator Carole Casto for leading the conversation. #IndianaLatinoInstitute #LeadershipCircle #EducationLeadership #LC24 Clarissa Arriaga Jennifer Beltran, MHA Stephanie Campos Johnson Jessi Crouse CRT,LSGS Michelle Del Rio Paula Earley, MBA Edlin Garcia Lilian Golzarri Arroyo Lizeth Hernandez Juanita Limas, PhD Mildred Maier Emmanuel M. Maria Wilkins Carole Casto Marlene Dotson Karla Heredia

College students, are you looking for a PAID fall internship? Through ILI’s Internship Program, Latino college students across the state can participate in PAID internships. ILI connects students to businesses and organizations related to their fields of study, building skills and career experience. Apply for Fall 2024 internships here: https://lnkd.in/gXa9U39S Deadline to apply: June 30, 2024 Questions: apenalva@indianalatinoinstitute.org

 Important Update! The Evansville 2024 Annual Indiana Latino Education Summit and College & Career Fair has a new date: October 30th! Educators, register your students for this incredible free opportunity.

What a fantastic way to kick off Wednesday! The Indiana Latino Institute had the honor of hosting at the ILI office the June meeting of the Indy Chamber/Hispanic Business Council! It is inspiring see this group’s investments promoting the betterment of small Latino businesses in Indianapolis. Kudos to Juan Gonzalez, Board Chair of the Indy Chamber/HBC, and Marcela Montero, Director of the HBC for their leadership and commitment to our community. Here's to a bright future ahead! #HispanicBusinessCouncil #Leadership #SmallBusiness #IndianaLatinoInstitute Luis Aju, MBA Janmarie Connor Jeff Curiel Demetrius Glover, Ph.D. Tracy Guerrero Juan Guzman Michele Howell, PMP (she/her/hers) Charles A. Kennedy Ana Kotchkoski Daniel Lopez Luisa Macer Jackie Morales, MBA Andy Nino Philip T. Powell Catalina Zaldana, EA

The Indiana Latino Institute had the privilege of hosting our class of 2024 summer interns! Our summer 2024 cohort is made up of 38 students from around the state, all of which have secured summer internships. It is expected that these students will put in over a combined 7,000 internship hours this summer! Also, every one of these students will be compensated financially for their internship. Join ILI in congratulating all these students as they embark on their summer internships! If you are a Latino college student in Indiana and are interested in completing an internship in the fall 2024 semester apply now! https://lnkd.in/gXa9U39S Andrew Peñalva Marlene Dotson Rafael Sanchez Rachel Santos, Ed.D. Karla Heredia

ILI IS HIRING!   Are you dedicated to making a difference in the Latino community? The Indiana Latino Institute is looking for dedicated and driven individuals to join our team!   Open Positions: - Director of College Access - Education Specialist - Youth Empowerment Coordinator Apply today and become part of our mission to create positive change! For more details and to apply, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dXpXMpwr

What an Unforgettable Experience! Our ILI's Leadership Circle cohorts from 2020 and 2021 embarked on an extraordinary journey to Washington DC as part of our program, and the memories they made are simply priceless! From engaging conversations with US Members of Congress to insightful meetings with the Embassy of Mexico and Excelencia in Education, and the awe-inspiring visit to The White House, museums, and more – every moment was filled with inspiration and learning. Swipe through to catch a glimpse of the incredible moments shared by our participants as they explored, connected, and grew together! #LLC #ILI #IndianaLatinoInstitue #cohorts #leadership #indianapolis #indiana #leaders Art Vasquez Marlene Dotson Amanda L. Bonilla Sara Marshall Manuela Salazar Tracy Guerrero Melissa Mayorga Roberto Carballido Karina Garduno Hector Morales Claudius Tapia Sheryl Gonzalez Alex Hunt Rachel Santos, Ed.D. Maria Quiroz-Southwood Karla Heredia

Reflecting on Our Achievements: Recognized by IU Groups Scholars Program! On April 25, 2024, ILI was recognized by the IU Bloomington Groups Scholar Program as their Community Partner of the Year for our Outstanding Commitment and Service during the 2023-2024 school year. We are proud of our strong partnerships with various higher education institutions across the state. ILI has proudly served as an IU Bloomington Groups recommender for several years, underscoring our commitment to this impactful program. Collaboration is key to ILI’s mission of enhancing accessibility to higher education for Latino Hoosiers. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Indiana University Groups Scholars Program and are thankful for this recognition. #HigherEducation #CommunityPartnership #Awards #IUGroupScholars #EducationForAll #IndianaLatinoInstitute #ILI