ASPIRA de Puerto Rico
Carolina, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
About
Founded in 1969, ASPIRA de Puerto Rico is a non-governmental organisation based in Carolina, Puerto Rico working on education, children & youth, health.
ASPIRA de Puerto Rico is a non-profit organisation operating since 1969 in Puerto Rico. It provides education, youth mentoring, vocational guidance, university admissions support and veteran services, and runs the PEPS sexual health and HIV/STI prevention programme. Its work spans municipalities across the island, with its head office in Carolina.
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Escuela Alternativa ASPIRA
Education · Puerto Rico
Alternative school offering a structured environment, mentoring, academic counselling and vocational pathways for young people at risk of dropping out, aiming for high-school diplomas.
Talent Search
Education · Puerto Rico
Early college and career preparation for students in grades 6 to 12, including tutoring, academic and vocational counselling, and university admissions support.
Upward Bound
Education · Puerto Rico
Academic support and university admissions assistance for high-school students seeking college access.
Veterans Upward Bound
Education · Puerto Rico
Academic support, admissions help and veteran-focused guidance for a transition to university.
PEPS
Health · Puerto Rico
Sexual health education and HIV/STI prevention in high-risk communities, including free HIV testing and referrals.
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Acreditación de Escuela Alternativa ASPIRA
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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Universidad Interamericana de Aguadilla, ASPIRA Association, Asesores Financieros Comunitarios
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