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| In 1990, two higher educational professionals, Antonio Aponte and Pedro Gonzalez, saw that too few Latino students in New York City were pursuing college as a serious option and decided to do something about it. They recognized the need to expose students to more options in higher education and help link them to colleges and universities eager to enroll them. The vehicle they chose was an annual college fair and the Latino College Expo was born. Since its formation, the Latino College Expo has grown to include: | ||
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a bi-annual graduate college conference | |
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a brunch featuring prominent Latino leaders from the worlds of government, education and private industry | |
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an awards program honoring contributions to the educational advancement of the Latino community | |
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a scholarship program that has awarded over $50,000 to Latino students | |
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the Summer College Planning Institute to ensure follow-up with students who attend the Expo | |
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the Latino College Expo Collegiate Society which provides year-round services and activities for students, and | |
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a college prep / early awareness initiative in collaboration with the Angelo del Toro Puerto Rican Youth Leadership Institute, the Bronx Educational Alliance, the Gear-Up Early Awareness Program, and the Boy's Club of New York Education Program | |
| Latino students share the same hope that people of all classes and backgrounds share-hope for a better life for themselves and our families. Hope for the opportunity to go as far as our dreams will take us. And education is the key to that future. Josephine Nieves Keynote Address Expo, 1992 |