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The Honoring Our Youth (HOY) Program (a partnership of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan and Steepletown Neighborhood Services) assists Hispanic youth, age 14 to 21 to maximize their earning potential by attaining the skills and experiences needed to make them competitive in this global economy.
In addition to generous donations and support from annual Hispanic Center fundraisers such as the Hispanic Festival and Latin Extravaganza, the HOY program is funded through a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) grant administered through Michigan Works! and a Heart of West Michigan United Way grant. Without our generous sponsors and private donors, the HOY Program would not be possible.
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How to Join
To meet our WIA grant requirement, we are currently seeking applications from Hispanic youth, ages 19 to 21, who live in Kent County and are not attending school at this time. However, all Kent County Hispanic youth, ages 14 to 21, are encouraged to apply.
To apply, youth and a legal guardian (for those youth under 18 years of age) should attend one of four weekly HOY Program Orientations:
Mondays (Presented in English)
Morning Session: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Steepletown Neighborhood Services 671 Davis Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Tuesdays (Presented in Spanish/English as needed)
Morning Session: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan 1204 Grandville Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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