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S T U D E N T S U P P O RT S E R VI CE S Numerous resources are provided to assist students in pursuing their higher education goals including college/vocational training, career planning support, and assistance in completing entrance requirements. The Carlos Rosario School scholarship program aids students going on to college and advanced vocational training classes. Facilitating Access to Essential Services 22 In order to provide holistic support to students, we partner with or refer students to more than 70 community organizations including the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Clínica del Pueblo, Andromeda, CentroNía, DC Bar Pro Bono Clinic, The College Board, and MPD Latino Liaison Unit. Through these organizations we are able to provide services such as health screening, safety training, affordable housing workshops, and HIV testing. These partnerships allow us to address the many barriers that often impede student persistence in achieving their educational goals. Bilingual mental health counseling is also offered year round onsite by experienced licensed counselors Employment and Career Services Employment and career services meet students wherever they are on their career journey. Students meet one-on-one with career specialists for advising as well as attend group workshops on soft skills such as professionalism, resume building and interviewing. Students can also access job placement services. Once students are placed in positions case managers follow up and support students in advancing in their careers. Leadership Development Democratically-elected student government representatives organize projects to give back to the community and act as liaisons between their peers and school administrators. STUDENT SERVICES S TAT S : 147 777 3,806 1,645 Hours related to higher education/ college bound advising Hours of mental health- related counseling by licensed counselors Hours of direct service provided to students Hours of advising related to employment and careers 23 Higher Education/ Vocational Support