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About Instituto del Progreso Latino
Our mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latina/o immigrants and their families through education, training, and employment that fosters full participation in the changing United States society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.
Instituto del Progreso Latino was incorporated in 1977 to meet the needs of Latina/o immigrants to learn English, find employment, accustom their children to the U.S. educational systems, and adjust to life in Chicago in a myriad of ways. Since its inception, Instituto has been a story of hope, perseverance, and community triumph.
Today, Instituto is a recognized leading educational center serving more than 14,000 families yearly to advance their educational horizons, encourage civic participation by becoming U.S. citizens who vote and provide employment opportunity through workforce training.
Education is Power - Fuel the Power!
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In my time with Instituto del Progreso Latino, I've seen our organization flourish into a flagship for community advocacy and advancement.
Academy is ready to expand its community reach. RLLA has made great strides with the resources available; ranking among the top 5 alternative schools across the state and maintaining an 85% average attendance rate. Yet, the reality is that the architectural constraints of Instituto are no longer conducive to the student-centered, cooperative-learning model that RLLA has built.
