Free Sunland Park program helps parents take first step toward college, careers
A free AVANCE to College program at DACC’s Sunland Park Center will help parents and caregivers build parenting, leadership, college and career skills.
The two-semester AVANCE to College program at DACC connects parents and caregivers with parenting support, leadership skills and college or career planning.
Organ Mountain News report
SUNLAND PARK - Parents and caregivers of young children can register for a free two-semester program at Doña Ana Community College’s Sunland Park Center designed to help them build parenting, leadership, college and career skills.
The AVANCE to College program begins Aug. 20 at the Sunland Park Center, 3365 McNutt Road. The program is open to parents and caregivers who want to strengthen family bonds, explore college or career opportunities and build practical skills for the future. Registration information is available online.
Participants will work on parenting and leadership skills, connect with the educational process and explore college and career pathways. The program also helps participants build professional materials, including a resume and cover letter.
At the end of the program, participants and their children will be recognized at a graduation ceremony.
“The truly fantastic and wonderful thing about this program is the opportunity to reconnect with yourself and with your children,” said Abigail Pacheco, an AVANCE graduate. “By coming here, we are shifting patterns and behaviors for the betterment of our children.”
Five participants graduated from the program this past academic year, including Pacheco. They and their families were recognized May 19 during a graduation celebration at the Sunland Park Center.
For help with registration or program questions, contact Eveliz Luna at 915-201-9737 or eluna@avance.org, or Lydia Morrison at 575-528-7454 or lmorrison@dacc.nmsu.edu.
More information is available through the AVANCE to College program.
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