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URC/CHS News Archives 2007

Government of Mexico Invites Louis Marino to Accept Award for CHS Work on Plazas Comunitarias
 
The Government of Mexico, in September 2007, invited Louis Marino, CHS New Jersey Program Director, to Mexico City to receive an award on behalf of CHS’ work on Plaza Comunitarias, a program which has been in place in New Jersey since 2002.  CHS and three other U.S. groups were honored by the Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Institute of Adult Education. 

CHS’ New Jersey office, in 2002, was selected by the Mexican Government as one of the sites in the U.S. for its long distance learning program. The ‘Plazas Comunitarias’ concept provides Mexican students in the U.S. with the opportunity to earn a Mexican secondary diploma via web-based education programming. Students have access to content and website links in Spanish and English related to 14 topics, including education, health, math, science, literature, culture, career opportunities, and post-secondary education.

Mr. Marino noted that the program now is not only available to Mexican students but to immigrants of any nationality who would like to continue their education.  CHS’ online platform integrates the Government of Mexico’s initiative but also incorporates additional content designed to meet the requirements of both the U.S. High School Equivalency Program and Vocational Rehabilitation.

For more information, please contact Louis Marino at lmarino@urc-chs.com.

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