Through a combination of technology education, interdisciplinary art studios, literacy and youth leadership programs, the education needs of Central American/Latino youth and families living in Pico Union/Koreatown are addressed through the following programs:
 

|||| After School & Family Integration
These interdisciplinary eight-week after school programs for Berendo middle school students are held Monday through Thursday. Education workshops include Introduction to Internet and Rap Session. Additionally, youth collaborate with local poets and writers to produce youth publications as part of CARECEN's literacy initiatives. During the eight-week sessions, parents and youth participate one-night a week in discussions pertaining to parenting and youth culture while developing communication and conflict-resolution skills. Art, poetry and technology components offer joint family activities exploring tolerance and cultural diversity.

 
|||| CARECEN Kids Camp
A quarterly two-week program engaging off-track 5th grade elementary school students from Hoover Street School in creative and experimental programs focusing on technology and the interdisciplinary arts. Youth work with architects, multimedia artists, scientists, writers and other professionals in the making of unique projects. Kids Camp is a partnership with Hoover Street Elementary School and provides educational programming for off-track 5th graders living in Pico Union/Koreatown. Parents participate one-night-a-week as part of Kids Camp Family Night.

 
|||| College/University Internships
A quarterly program for students attending college and universities. Students work on research and education projects while developing community leadership skills.

|||| Youth Leadership Internships
Nueva Generacion for high school youth is a year long two-day-a-week paid internship. Interns participate in a Multiethnic Youth Leadership Collaborative with youth from the Korean Youth Community Center and the Youth Empowerment Project of the Southern California Christian Leadership Conference as part of a unique technology and leadership community project.

|||| Visiting Artists & Architects
This program invites contemporary artists to create unique projects with youth and families. Architects and community designers collaborate in the renovation and design of the new CARECEN Community Center.

CARECEN
Technology and Education Programs
2845 West 7th Street
LA, CA 90005

Mireya Garcia
Academic & Cultural Enrichment Coordinator
213 385 7800 (x158)
213 385 1094 fax
mgarcia@carecen-la.org