Latino Advocacy Coalition Of Henderson County Inc

Programs: Lac is a grassroots nonprofit organization, formed in may of 1998 to address the many challenges that accompany the increasing numbers of latino immigrants to western north carolina. Adult literacy program core value education -providing opportunities for spanish speakers to develop their critical consciousness. We work to empower people who feel marginalized, socially and politically, to take control of their own learning and to effect social change while developing basic literacy skills. The adult literacy program includes the following programs: plaza comunitaria is a free curriculum in spanish created by the mexican national institute of adult education (inea) to help hispanics learn to read and write in

their native language and finish elementary- and intermediate-level education certified by the mexican department of education. Hiset - high school equivalency (formerly ged) preparation in spanish this is a five month preparation course where students study writing, social studies, science, mathematics, language and arts, in preparation for the comprehensive high school equivalency exam. Digital literacy - basic and intermediate computer classes provide the basic knowledge that adults need to o

financial literacy - this workshop teaches latino participants about the importance of credit; how to build credit and protect it; identity theft; accessing one's credit report; saving money; building assets and starting businesses. It places latinos on the path to home ownership, equity building and entrepreneurial opportunities. Information and referral program this program connects spanish speaking people who have needs to the resources available in the community. I&r programs help individual