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Since 1968, Aspira Inc. of Illinois (“ASPIRA”) has been serving the Puerto Rican and Latino youth and community. During these years, ASPIRA has helped thousands of students enter college. Most of them succeed in their educational endeavors. They have become prosperous and productive citizens and travel through all avenues of professional life.
These are, without a doubt, great achievements that make us proud of the ASPIRA tradition. Unfortunately, they are limited victories that become pale and diminished when confronted with the sad reality of the great majority of our youth who never attend college and/or never finish high school. Many who finish high school are not prepared to obtain meaningful employment. For these reasons, ASPIRA has entered this century with new, ambitious programs and services to address the dismal educational attainment and lack of job skills in our community. I hope that you will become familiar with our programs and services. If you are interested in any of these programs and services or would like more information, please contact us.
The commitment and support of individuals, organizations and foundations enable us to provide these necessary programs and services that positively affect the lives of our youth and community. We look forward to continuing to work together and invite those who are not currently involved with ASPIRA to join us and make a difference in the lives of our youth and community.
José E. Rodriguez
President & CEO
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