Our
mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants
and their families through education, training and employment that fosters
full participation in the changing United States society while preserving
cultural identity and dignity.
In the last 30 years, Instituto has emerged as a pioneering voice in
the education and training of Latina/o immigrants and their families
in Chicago. Instituto
started as a church-based volunteer program offering recent Latina/o immigrants
the opportunity to learn English, find employment, and accustom their children
to the U.S. educational systems. Instituto has now evolved into a leading city,
state and regional educational institution catering to over 14,000 participants
and families annually.
Instituto’s vision is to drive the movement of
immigrant integration by stimulating the economy with highly skilled
and educated workers. Instituto
believes that real change can be achieved by investing in human capital
and in our next generation of leaders.
At Instituto we believe that education
is power – the power and freedom to live and enjoy the best of
what this country has to offer. It is the power to provide for our families
and ensure a better quality of life. Fuel the Power!
