Fund High School Diploma for Mexican Deportees

Mauricio arrived in the U.S. when he was 14 years old and eventually started working as a quality control inspector for an industrial pipeline company. He moved from that work and began his own successful construction company. After almost 25 years in the US, Mauricio left behind a wife and two teenage children when he was deported in 2018. Reunited with the family he left years ago in San Miguel, Mauricio´s immediate goal was to secure employment so that his wife and children could join him.

Mauricio applied for the position of maintenance coordinator for an upscale hotel but could not be offered the job because he lacked a high school diploma. However, the hotel was impressed with Mauricio´s knowledge and abilities and he contacted Caminamos Juntos (CJ) for support. CJ was able to pay the cost of Mauricio´s high school program in exchange for an agreement from the hotel to hire Mauricio for the position. Mauricio obtained his diploma and works as maintenance supervisor at the hotel, where he has already received a raise for his good performance.

TESTIMONIES:

Jorge:

"Having the possibility to study again will not only be an opportunity for me but for my family and my community."

Oscar:

"Education, more than finding a good job, helps you feel more confident about yourself."

Carmen:

"It is never too late to fulfill my dreams that were left aside and in the near future I am able to achieve my goals."

Marco:

"Caminamos Juntos has helped me to open my mind to think about new things and have the possibility of continuing my dreams."

Yovany:

"When I was in the United States, I couldn't go to university and I have the opportunity now."

Luis:

"My main limitations are living in a secluded place and not being able to have the means to move, the online opportunity fits perfect with me."

Missy:

"I would like to fulfill my dream of being a nurse."

Teresa:

"Being able to study would give me prosperity and personal development both physically and mentally."

Crhistobal:

"When I was a child, I had many limitations, so I had to work to contribute at home, now I have an opportunity to do this for me."

Carlos:

"Studying again is an advantage to access a better employment opportunity."