My name is Rocio. I’m from Hidalgo, Mexico. I came to the United States 29 years ago. I lived in Sunnyside for 15 years and then moved to Grandview. I have four children, and I am currently separated. In the winter, I will be taking English classes at Yakima Valley College. I decided to enterContinue reading “Student Story: Rocio Tellez”
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Student Story: Lucero Mendez
Hello, my name is Lucero Mendez. I am 25 years old and was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. I am currently a college student getting my Associate’s degree at Yakima Valley College. With my degree, I hope to transfer to a four-year university to obtain a master’s in psychology and become a schoolContinue reading “Student Story: Lucero Mendez”
Student Story: King Sambonge
My name is King Sambonge, twenty-six years old and I come from Angola. I love to go karting and play chess. I am the president of the chess club at North Seattle College. I was already working in Angola when I decided that I would want to continue my education in the U.S. to sharpenContinue reading “Student Story: King Sambonge”
Press Release: Gov. Inslee Signed Expansion of Working Connections for Immigrant Families
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Contact: Fernando Mejia Ledesma | fernando@juststrategy.org Communities for Our College Campaign: Gov. Inslee Signed Expansion of Working Connections for Immigrant Families Yesterday, Governor J. Inslee signed SSB 5225 into law. This legislation makes important adjustments to eligibility for the Working Connections Child Care program. While Washington State encouragesContinue reading “Press Release: Gov. Inslee Signed Expansion of Working Connections for Immigrant Families”
Student Story: Moises Chavez
My name is Moises Chavez. I am an English student at YVC. I am in a country where the official language is English. It is a necessity to know it, and this helps me to be able to advance. Knowing this language is a very important tool, and I would feel very proud to beContinue reading “Student Story: Moises Chavez”