MATC’s Casa Abierta to Highlight Diverse Programs Including English as a Second Language and Bilingual Offerings

On Thursday, March 23, 4-7 p.m., Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) will host “Casa Abierta,” an open house focused on informing prospective students and their families about educational offerings — including bilingual programs and English as a Second Language — provided at the Education Center at Walker’s Square and other MATC locations. The festive event is an opportunity for the community to explore the myriad of services provided in the heart of Milwaukee’s Hispanic/Latino/Latina community.

Attendees will hear from Patricia Torres Najera, Ph.D., executive director of Community Education, Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives and Strategic Engagement; meet with bilingual program instructors; and get information about bilingual, and college-level programs.

Here are other featured activities for prospective students:

• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Spanish/English bilingual programs
• Get information about ESL classes and GED/HSED programs to finish high school in Spanish or English.
• Learn about financial aid, including scholarships such as the Ellen & Joe Checota Scholarship Program, MATC Promise and DACA Plus.
• Tour state-of-the-art manufacturing and construction shops at Walker’s Square.
• Learn about admissions and registration, and turn in high school transcripts.
• Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Prospective students are encouraged to bring your 2021 or 2022 tax returns for assistance in FAFSA completion.

For more information and to register for Casa Abierta, visit matc.edu/CasaAbierta.

OPEN HOUSE DETAILS

WHAT:            Casa Abierta

WHEN:           Thursday, March 23, 4–7 p.m.

WHERE:         MATC Education Center at Walker’s Square, fourth Floor, Cyber Café

816 West National Avenue, Milwaukee

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.