“College is not just a distant dream for them, it is their goal. ”
“Que sigan proporcionando estos talleres con esta información que es muy importante.”
Hacia: Toward the University
Our proven K-12 College Readiness Strategy
Hacia: Toward the University (Hacia) is Southwest Creations’ vehicle to apply our best practices to impact our employee families and beyond. This two-generation family engagement program inspires and supports entire families as they navigate the pipeline from Pre-K to higher education.
Hacia builds an intergenerational culture of engagement and lifelong learning. For vulnerable children, this translates to family support for reading and other home learning activities and improved school attendance both of which are key indicators for academic achievement, high school graduation and first generation college attendance.
A four-year pilot of Hacia in Albuquerque Public Schools completed achieved a 98% high school graduation and 95% college attendance rate.
Hacia is building upon our successful momentum and expanding our reach to engage over 600 families.
During Spring of 2021, Hacia hosted an event for our graduating Seniors. They received Hacia participation certificates, prizes and as well as Hacia medals that could be worn during graduation ceremonies. This event was an opportunity to celebrate the Hacia Seniors, as well as connect with them in-person since all the 2020-2021 Hacia work was done virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.