Investing in the Workforce of El Paso
Meeting Regional Infrastructure Needs
Meeting Current and Future Employers' Needs
- Workforce Development Initiative creates self-sufficient taxpayers that increase the economy of El Paso.
- The key to El Paso's success are partnerships with training providers, employers and the community focusing on Education, Employment and Economic Development for this region.
- Current "Living Wage" goal is $11.00 per hour with benefits and a career path.
- Graduated 627 Participants
- Average Age: 32
- 91% Hispanic
- 81% of program participants have been female.
- 64% of program participants have children.
- 70% of program participants earn a 3.0 or higher GPA.
- 77% of Active Participants in training are at or below Federal Poverty Guidelines. All Participants meet Federal Low Income Poverty Guidelines.
- 100% of program participants are displaced, unemployed or underemployed.
- Over 90% first try pass rate on NCLEX (National Council for Licensure Exam).
- Currently, the program has over A 94% academic retention rate for FY2008 and over a 95% job retention rate once on the job.
- Current average wage before Project ARRIBA is below $7,100/year.
- Current average wage after Project ARRIBA is over $40,000/year with benefits and career path.
- Proven 501(c)(3) CBO (Community Based Organization) w/excellent independent audits.
- Recognized for Collaborative Efforts: BBB Cares, Business Leaders, CDBG through the City of El Paso, Chambers, Employers, County of El Paso, EPCC, Empowerment Zone, EPISO, TWC, URGWDB and HACEP. UTEP and EPCC are educational partners with Project ARRIBA.
- For every $3 contributed locally, $7 received from outside of El Paso.
Our participants are an elite group.
- Leaders in the Classroom
- Leaders in the Workforce
- Leaders in the Community
- Learn Time Management
- Establish Work Ethic
- Show Responsibility
- Develop Good Communication Skills
- Demonstrate Critical Thinking Ability
- Quality Employees
- Understand a long-term commitment
- Less Employee Turnover
- Project ARRIBA Maintains Support after Graduation
- We stand behind our graduates
- We want to maintain cohesive relationships