{"id":29705,"date":"2024-09-28T10:30:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T15:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/?p=29705"},"modified":"2025-06-30T14:38:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:38:41","slug":"project-success-facilitates-sessions-at-lidercon-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/hmn\/2024\/09\/28\/project-success-facilitates-sessions-at-lidercon-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Txoj Haujlwm Kev Ua Haujlwm Pabcuam Kev Sib Tham ntawm L\u00edderCon 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This September, Project Success presented to standing-room only audiences at L\u00edderCon<\/a>, the Midwest\u2019s premier Latine leadership conference, with panel discussion including students and partners to talk about Project Success’ career-connected learning programs for English Learner students. Project Success Senior Education Advisor Dr. Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman<\/a> facilitated two sessions of, \u201cCatalyzing Into Local Global Talent with Career-Connected Learning.\u201d The sessions featured two of our partners and two students who participated in the Solar Energy Pathway program<\/a> this past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dixon and Erizael, both students from Wellstone International High School, shared their reflections on their experiences in the solar energy training program organized by Project Success. Dixon is currently a 12th<\/sup> grade student at Wellstone who emigrated to the U.S. from Honduras, and Erizael is a Wellstone graduate who emigrated to the U.S. from Mexico. Both speak Spanish and are learning English. They shared that this hands-on, real-world experience in a safe and supportive setting helped expand their ideas of what\u2019s possible and build confidence in pursuing their dreams. While they spoke in Spanish to the audience, our interpreter shared in English what they said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis hands-on experience allowed me to feel well-prepared to jump in and handle real obstacles and real situations without freezing on the spot\u201d<\/em> – Dixon<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEducation is one thing, and what you do with it is a separate thing. I\u2019m eager to take what I have learned and put it into action \u2013 making change with my own hands\u201d<\/em> – Ezirael<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This panel discussion explored the benefits of career-connected learning programs for underserved student populations, particularly Latino and English language learner students. Speakers discussed how partnerships between organizations like Project Success, educational institutions, and employers can create pathways to skills training, internships, and college\/career readiness. The panel highlighted how community-driven, culturally-responsive initiatives can help close opportunity gaps and empower students to pursue their career aspirations. Key topics included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n