Latino Center of the Midlands

www.latinocenter.org

Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary

The Latino Center of the Midlands offers youth work-base-learning programs called Siembra Nebraska, which provides high school and college students with hands-on internships in industries such as construction, media, healthcare, environmental science, and agriculture. The program connects students with local professionals who offer mentorship and real-world experience. Participants develop practical skills, explore career interests, and gain valuable workplace exposure. Siembra Nebraska helps youth build strong foundations for future careers while fostering leadership and community engagement.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

Fewer Than 100

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Local

STATE(S) COVERED

Nebraska

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Job Shadowing, Mentorship, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Capstone/Practicum, Service Learning

DELIVERY MODALITY

Community-based

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

Summer

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid, Other Incentives/ Benefits

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Employers, Basic Career Exploration Tools

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Multilingual

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Agriculture

FUNDING MODEL

Grants, Philanthropy

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