Program Overview Al Éxito is a catalyst for the empowerment of Iowa’s Latino Youth! Al Exito is dedicated to providing programs that build the leadership potential of Latina/o youth through college preparation, career development, civic engagement, family support, and celebration of culture. Al Exito Goals Are To Increase School Attendance Academic Achievement Parental Involvement High School Graduation Enrollment in post-secondary education. By achieving these goals Al Exito will significantly increase the number of Latino youth with college degrees and serve as leaders in their communities. Al Exito developed key strategies to reach our goals: College Visits, AL Exito has specially designed college visits where Latino students meet with students, faculty, and staff that look and understand what it means to be Latino on a college campus. Leadership Development Al Exito provides opportunities for students and leaders to present publicly and to get involved and engaged in their communities. Mentoring Al Exito provides group mentoring opportunities for our participants from college students, professionals, and community leaders. Tutoring Al Exito supports all students’ academic success. Group peer mentoring is provided as well as traditional tutoring. Mission Statement: Al Éxito provides programming that builds the leadership potential of Latino/a youth through college preparation, career development, civic engagement, family support, and celebration of culture. Al Éxito provee programación que construye el potencial de liderazgo de los jóvenes latinos a través de la preparación para la universidad, el desarrollo profesional, el compromiso cívico, el apoyo familiar y la celebración de la cultura. Vision Statement: A better community through Latino excellence. Una comunidad mejor a través de la excelencia latina SITE LOCATIONS: Belmond, Clarion, Des Moines, Hampton, Marshalltown, Ottumwa, Perry & Tama