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Puente Project

Puente (Spanish for "bridge") is a national-award winning program that has helped thousands of students reach their dreams of college success. Puente was founded in 1981 by Felix Galaviz and Patricia McGrath at Chabot Community College in Hayward, California. Their goal was to increase the number of Mexican American and Latino students who transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Since then, Puente has expanded to 78 community colleges and 32 high schools throughout California, and tens of thousands of students have been served.

For Students:

• Puente Learning Community Courses Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
• Puente Student Information Sheet
• Puente Student Fact Sheet

For Mentors:

• Build A Bridge To Success Mentor Recruitment Flyer
• Judge Leo Dorado, Puente Mentor
• Puente Mentor Profile Information Sheet

Puente's Mission

The mission of the Puente Project is to increase the number of educationally underserved students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn degrees, and return to the community as leaders and mentors to future generations. Puente is open to all interested students.

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