Once a Project ARRIBA applicant is approved for sponsorship, they will start their in-demand job training via one of our training providers (El Paso Community College or the University of Texas at El Paso). The participants will also start the Vision, Initiative and Perseverance (VIP) meetings at our main office. These meetings are scheduled by the respective case managers on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis. Yearly our organization sponsors participants into demand occupations including nursing, education, and information technology.
Since 1999, we have found that students (participants) learn best from one another via our weekly in-house VIP meetings. This is an opportunity for the participants to develop themselves for the workplace by the use of specialized workshops aimed at the particular demand career fields we sponsor. This is also a prime opportunity for the participant to interact with other students and the community at large via public speaking, community projects, and business skills workshops.
If you are currently an Active Participant, please visit the What's New section to view our VIP schedules.