MIAMI, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez
Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A
Bright Future", "FABF"), a non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting underprivileged and underprivileged children, is proud
to announce its partnership with the Hispanic Educational
Technology Services (HETS) to enhance advance S.T.E.A.M
education.
The partnership aims to cultivate a robust relationship between
FABF and HETS, enabling the optimization of opportunities and the
enrichment of student proficiency. Through a tailored media
technology curriculum, the initiative empowers underserved students
to expand their knowledge and abilities, encouraging further
education and the pursuit of opportunities within the dynamic media
sector while honing their leadership skills.
The joint initiative encompasses curriculum development,
training, and program implementation in key cities such as
Los Angeles, Miami and New York
City. It expands nationwide, promising to level the playing
field for underserved communities by providing a comprehensive
program and dual credit opportunities.
Partnership Goals:
- Cultivate a thriving environment where diverse talents can
flourish in a vibrant media sector and broader industry.
- Facilitate the acquisition of dual credits for participating
students, fostering academic advancement.
- Propel funding initiatives for their programs through grant
collaboration.
FABF's Media Lab program envisions establishing media facilities
in schools, allowing students to produce their own television
programs, short films, music, and sports programming. The program
launched in 2023 in Los Angeles,
Miami, and New York City regional areas, with plans for
sustained deployments across the United
States and eventual global expansion.
"The alliance between FABF and HETS represents a significant
step forward in empowering underserved students and fostering a
diverse, thriving media and S.T.E.A.M industry. By combining their
expertise and resources, the two organizations provide a pathway to
success for students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, creating a
brighter future for the next generation.," said Louis Hernandez Jr., For A Bright Future Founder
and Chairman of the Board.
"As a pioneer organization in the use of technology that
promotes and advances innovation, HETS is delighted to partner with
For A Bright Future outstanding initiative to help close the gap of
Hispanic students on S.T.E.A.M. education. Through this
collaboration students will have access to media facilities to
produce high-quality programming, allowing them to develop their
talents, skills, and leadership to widen its academic and
professional opportunities," commented Dr. Yubelkys Montalvo, HETS Executive Director.
This dynamic collaboration seeks to create a nurturing
environment that promotes academic excellence and professional
growth for students from diverse backgrounds.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Gina Rogoto, SVP, Operations and Programs
For A Bright Future
Email: gmr@forabrightfuturefoundation.org
About Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright
Future
Louis Hernandez
Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future is a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of
underrepresented and underprivileged children through education,
healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Our
initiatives provide equal opportunity for all children to have the
tools and opportunities to fulfill their life goals and become
constructive members of our global community. Learn more
at www.forabrightfuturefoundation.org.
About HETS
The Hispanic Educational Technology
Services (HETS) is the first bilingual consortium dedicated to
serving the higher education needs of the fast-growing Hispanic
communities. Starting in 1993 as a group of institutions interested
in sharing courses at a distance, the HETS Consortium has evolved
from the use of telecommunications into the asynchronous modes of
anywhere-anytime learning, and the use of technology to reach
greater collaboration among and within educational institutions.
Its mission is to promote, support, and increase the capabilities
of its member institutions to enhance Hispanic/Latino student
access, retention, and success in Higher Education through the
strategic integration of technology. Learn more at
www.hets.org.
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