Las Artes, Arts & Education Center

Eligibility:

Youth ages 17-22, who have dropped out of high school, and are motivated to get GED and work

Intake Process:

Call

Description:

Provides self-paced GED classes combined with work experience on community art projects. Includes academic assessment and remedial education to bring youth up to ninth-grade level. During the eight-week vocational arts component, students work in teams under professional artists to design and complete mosaic tile murals. Program includes case management and counseling. Students who attend class 30 hours per week receive a weekly stipend and an incentive payment upon completion of the entire program.

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English, Spanish

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Accepts donations of clothing and school supplies for distribution to program participants.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers assist as tutors in math and reading.

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers

http://webcms.pima.gov/community

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Date of Official Change:

January 17, 2023