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The Puente Project

The Puente Project

The Puente Project is an academic preparation program that for more than 25 years has improved the college-going rate of tens of thousands of California’s educationally disadvantaged students. Its mission is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students who:

  • Enroll in four-year colleges and universities

  • Earn college degrees

  • Return to the community as mentors and leaders of future generations

 
 

Puente Eligibility

  • GPA 2.0-4.0

  • In English 9 placement or about

  • Determined to go to college

  • Interested in Latino literature and culture

 

More information:  thepuenteproject.com

 
MISSION STATEMENT:

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Puente Project is to increase the number of educationally underserved students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn their degrees, and return to the community as leaders and mentors to future generations.

Puente Counselor

Maira Villegas

 

(530) 661-4600