Ganas
helps put Latino teens on the path to success
Ganas (translated
as the “will to succeed”) focuses on youth development
by empowering Latino teens like Aretha to develop
personal goals and the desire for a productive future. Adelante accomplishes this goal through:
Academic
Assistance – Adelante develops an individualized academic plan for each student. The academic
plans are reinforced with assistance from Certified
Toledo Public School Teachers in Reading and Math in preparation for the Ohio Graduation Test. Adelante also provides
homework help, tutoring and PSAT/SAT preparation
for college entrance exams.
Mentoring/Leadership
Development – Community mentors are an important part of the GANAS program. Through special
events, internships, service-learning projects
and leadership conferences, Adelante exposes
Latino youth to the myriad opportunities that exist in the professional world.
Workforce
Development – We help both youth and adults to acquire job-readiness skills. We help them
complete job applications, write resumes, select
appropriate attire and practice their interviewing skills. In addition, we offer five-week paid internship opportunities
to students during the summer. We help young
people explore career opportunities and visit
college campuses and business sites.
Culture/Recreation –
Adelante offers students the opportunity to participate
in expressive activities such as cultural art,
dance, music and drama.
What
our clients are saying about Ganas:
“The best
thing about coming here is having a mentor, someone
to talk to. I also enjoy participating in service-learning
projects. Adelante is helping me reach my goals, and keeping me out of trouble. I want to thank the staff for taking time
to get to know us and for spending time with
us.” – Chasity, Pinkleton, 16
“Adelante
can help me accomplish my goals by keeping my
head straight and staying on top of things, staying
focused and never giving up. The best thing about coming to Adelante is that it is fun and gives me something to do, and
it reinforces that I should never give up or
be lazy. It has been the best thing that I have ever gotten into – it will help me go
places, and it helps me believe in myself.” – Cayla Wooley, 14
“Adelante
taught me about the importance of not using drugs.
Ganas has helped me make new friends and has
helped me with school. I look forward to going to college. The tutors are good role models.” – Juan Bazaldua, 14
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