EDUCATION
U.S. Army Renews Partnership With LULAC Reinforcing Its Commitment to Education and Developing a Quality Workforce
The U.S. Army and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) have renewed their mutual commitment to helping prepare to- day’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. Through its sponsorship of LULAC’s 82nd Annual Convention and Exposition – from June 27 to July 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio – the Army col- laborated with LULAC representatives to develop strategies and help prepare U.S. Hispanics – the nation’s fastest growing ethnicity – for personal and professional success.
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reau, approximately 56 percent of His- panic students successfully complete high school. Moreover, while 30 per- cent of the overall U.S. population over the age of 25 have a post-secondary degree, only 14 percent of Hispanics over 25 graduate from college. These statistics impact the nation’s ability to develop a skilled workforce – particu- larly in science, technology and engi- neering – and to remain a competitive global economy.
Margaret Moran, national president for LULAC, presents Maj. Gen. James M. McDonald the presidential award June 29, 2011, during a partnership luncheon at the organization’s convention. McDonald accepted on behalf of the U.S. Army, which has worked with LULAC on education awareness programs for the Hispanic community.
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The Army has a long history of col- laborating with community organi- zations to improve student academic achievement and develop leadership skills. Through programs such as Army Junior ROTC, March2Success, National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Pro- gram and ROTC, Army helps foster motivation to stay in school, improve test scores and graduation rates and provide tuition assistance for those seeking a college degree. Throughout the LULAC national convention, Army representatives participated in various activities with youth and civic leaders to highlight the broad range of career and academic resources and options the Army pro- vides. The Army’s exhibit booth at the Career Expo and Job Fair presented information about the more than 150 career paths available within the Army and featured the U.S. Army Latin En- semble Band and a Drill Sergeant. Maj. Gen. James McDonald, Com- manding General, U.S. Army Cadet Command, addressed convention at- tendees on the importance of form- ing partnerships to ensure the educa- tional success of the nation’s youth. The Army offers more scholarships for higher education than any other orga- nization in the U.S., including provid- ing full tuition and monthly stipends for students interested in pursuing medical careers. The Army’s partnership with LU- LAC extends beyond its support of the organization’s annual convention and includes continued support of critical youth development programs such as LULAC’s National Education and Ser-
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