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Partners for Digital Equality, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the National Hispanic University form the alliance
Partners for Digital Equality, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the National Hispanic University formed an alliance to support initiatives funded through broadband stimulus funds that will educate and empower Latinos, other minorities, women, and the underserved in the communities surrounding HACU member institutions.
“The digital divide remains a major stumbling block for minorities to prepare themselves for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields that are vital to our nation’s future,” says HACU President and CEO Dr. Antonio Flores. “Through this strategic alliance, we aim to build STEM capacity at our member institutions and to enhance their students’ and communities’ access to online technologies.”
In addition, the alliance’s goal is to implement specially designed projects which provide early childhood development and K-12 online tutorials, GED and workforce development training, in addition to virtual language translation (Spanish to English) online applications for education and workforce- related initiatives.
