Steve Corona, a board member since 1981, and 35-year-old Jorge Fernandez are vying for the District 5 seat, which generally covers the district’s south side.
For more than 20 years, Ostrognai has provided immigration services to those in need in the Fort Wayne community.
Latinos Count shows five pathways: college, military, going immediately into the workforce, skilled trade and apprenticeship programs or starting your own business.
Alexa Cabrera and Johana Rojas, sophomores at Wayne High School, share their experiences from Latinos Count and share their future plans.
Area students and Steve Corona, executive director of Latinos Count, talk about the importance of connecting with mentors with similar cultural experiences.
Latinos Count leadership is hoping to make that sacrifice a bit smaller, especially for first generation students like Diaz and her University of Saint Francis classmate Emily Rodriguez.
Latinos Count held its Viva College! Scholarship Lunch at the Avalon Manor Banquet Center on Wednesday. The group recognized 16 Region students, each of whom was awarded a $2,000 scholarship.
Nearly 250 Latino high school students from six Lake County schools attended a two-day career fair meant to educate the students about their post-secondary options and connecting them with working professionals.
