Program
Puertas Abiertas Leadership Academy
Eugene, Oregon, US
The Puertas Abiertas Leadership Academy is an academic and cultural enrichment experience for Chicano/Latino high school and middle school students in Lane County. The primary goal of the program is to develop positive values and proactive habits that will maximize the students’ opportunities for success. In the Puertas Abiertas (“Open Doors”) academy, students learn about cultural history, how to excel in their classes, how to become a bicultural leader, and how to accomplish their goals. The program uses a cultural framework based on Mexican American, Latino/Latina, Caribbean and Hispanic experiences.
Organizational Information
Modalities
Areas of Work
Access types
Cultural population
Age range
- 16–25
