
Luisa Schumacher
Board Member,
Michigan Hispanic Collaborative
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Supporting high school and college students to ensure they get to and through college
MiHC announces the availability of La Puerta, a portal that opens that door to new opportunities for Hispanic students!
We help Michigan Hispanic students and young professionals navigate the complexity of college access and early career by providing support, resources, and opportunities.
The Michigan Hispanic Collaborative is working to break the cycle of Hispanic poverty through education and early career program supports.
Executive Director
President and Chair
Founder and Secretary
Treasurer
Board Member,
Michigan Hispanic Collaborative
Board Member,
Michigan Hispanic Collaborative
Executive Director,
Michigan Hispanic Collaborative
President and Chair
Founder and Secretary
Treasurer
Board Member
Board Member
Schools (and growing!)
General Student Support
College Scholar Persistence Rate
Partners
“The Próx Gen program demonstrates the increasing sophistication and conscientiousness of area Hispanics. We are getting better at addressing larger problems and at accessing the American middle class.”
President, MiHC
Low college attainment has a negative impact on a state’s economy. The Hispanic academic achievement gap alone is currently costing Michigan $1 billion.
There are 500,000 Hispanics in Michigan. 25% of them are living below the poverty level.
Of Hispanics in poverty in Detroit, 51% are under the age of 17
15.7% of Hispanics in Michigan are getting bachelor’s degrees – in Detroit, the rate is 6.1%
The Hispanic community is almost 17% behind the national average of individuals with a bachelor’s degree, the annual wage advantage for individuals with bachelor’s degrees is around $24k
The median household income for Hispanics in Southwest Detroit is $27,811 – compared to the median household income in the U.S. ($57,652)
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