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Microsoft Awards $75,000 to Hispanic College Fund to Help Silicon Valley Latino Youth Prepare for College, Professional Success
SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 3, 2012) – As part of its commitment to empowering underrepresented students to pursue education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Microsoft has awarded the Hispanic College Fund (HCF) with a $75,000 gift to support the 2012 Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute (HYI) for the third consecutive year.
Silicon Valley Hispanic Professionals Inspire Andrew Hill High School Students
SAN JOSE, Calif. (March 16, 2012) – As part of its commitment to offering year-round programming that will inspire Hispanic students to achieve a higher education, the Hispanic College Fund (HCF), in collaboration with GEAR UP and Cal SOAP, hosted a Hispanic Heroes session at Andrew P. High School in East San Jose last Thursday, March 8.
Hispanic Heroes Share Professional, Educational Success at Overfelt High School
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2012) – Last Wednesday, 83 students from William Overfelt High School in East San Jose met with 14 “Hispanic Heroes”—professionals from Silicon Valley—who shared their stories of educational and professional success to help motivate the students to achieve a college education and professional career in business and STEM.
Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute Students Participate in Latino Youth Forum and Career Day at Cisco Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2011) – Last Thursday 33 high school students from Andrew Hill, William Overfelt and Escuela Popular visited Cisco Systems headquarters as part of year-round programming of the Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute.
Santa Clara University Students Organize Saturday College and Career Workshops for East San Jose Youth
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2011) – This weekend approximately 75 high school students from San Jose East Side Union high schools are expected to attend a one-day “Mini Hispanic Youth Institute” (HYI) to receive college and career programming from local adults and college student volunteers.
Lasting Impact of Hispanic Youth Institute Evident at Silicon Valley Event
Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute Launches June 22 for Underserved Youth
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (June 14, 2011) – About 100 Hispanic students from Andrew Hill, James Lick, Yerba Buena, and W.C. Overfelt high schools will attend the kick-off of the second annual Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute, which will be hosted on the Santa Clara University campus. Starting June 22, the selected students will be attending the four-day, three-night college empowerment program of the Hispanic College Fund (HCF) in association with the National Hispanic University, Santa Clara University, and the East Side Union High School District. Students were selected from a competitive admissions pool of more than 314 initial applicants based on essay responses, GPA, grade level, and leadership potential.
2011 Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute Draws Nearly 250 Applications for Summer College & Career Program at Santa Clara University
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed to Serve as Honorary Chair for Second Annual Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 11, 2011) - San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed will serve as the Honorary Chair for the second consecutive year for the Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute (HYI).
Local Hispanic Heroes Call Silicon Valley Leaders to Mentor, Support Latino Youth With the Hispanic College Fund
SAN JOSE (Feb. 8, 2010) – This Friday, Feb. 11, the Hispanic College Fund will host a Winter Hispanic Heroes Breakfast at National Hispanic University to recognize the service of local leaders and invite other professionals to provide mentorship and support for students participating in the Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute.
