By Gillian Wilson | Communications Director
Last year, ISMU initiated a partnership with the Entrepreneurial Youth Organization, a well regarded non-profit that promotes early business education for teenagers. 15 ISMU-supported students from the Verbena community were selected to participate in their youth development program, which entailed 6 months of training and mentorship in small business operations.
The area of La Verbena is made up of approximately 30,000 people living on steep hillsides, many of which lack basic services such as paved roads and electricity. Young people here are at risk for gang involvement and face major barriers to getting an education. For the students selected, this was an incredible opportunity for these students to further their educational and career goals and gain exposure to possible career paths after graduating. ISMU –with your valuable support—also continues to offer financial assistance for school registration fees and supplies, and holds monthly meeting with the students and their parents or guardians to ensure academic success.
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