INFO SESSION 7/20/2011 - El Valor/St. Augustine College Associate in Respiratory Therapy

*EL VALOR/ST. AUGUSTINE COLLEGE ASSOCIATE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY*

We are happy to report that El Valor has partnered with St. Augustine
College, to begin an ASSOCIATE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY cohort in LITTLE
VILLAGE!  This is part of our Leadership Through Education program which has
as one of its goals to increase the number of qualified, culturally and
linguistically skilled personnel in high-demand fields especially
individuals who can identify with the Latino community and other underserved
communities.

If you or anyone you know is interested in obtaining an ASSOCIATE IN
RESPIRATORY THERAPY, please attend the next information session:

*EL VALOR/ST. AUGUSTINE COLLEGE ASSOCIATE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY INFORMATION
SESSION – LITTLE VILLAGE*

*Wednesday, July 20, 2011 *
6:00pm-8:00pm
El Valor’s Carlos Cantu Children & Family Center
2434 S. Kildare, Chicago, IL 60623

To attend the information session, please contact Carmen Martinez at
cmartinez@elvalor.net  or (312) 492-5938.

ASSOCIATE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY courses in Little Village will begin in
August 2011.   The program lasts 36 months and covers subjects related to
becoming an effective respiratory therapist.  Upon completion of this
program, participants will earn an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in
Respiratory Therapy. Classes that do not require lab work will be held at El
Valor’s Carlos Cantu Children & Family Center.   The cohort starts together
and finishes together.

NOTE:   Strong writing and math skills desired.  The last two years of the
program require clinical residencies in a hospital setting.  Hours for the
residency are typically from 7:30am until 3:30pm. Residency is required.

Those that are accepted to this program by St. Augustine College will be
eligible to receive a scholarship after all other forms of grant financial
aid are exhausted.

*ABOUT RESPIRATORY THERAPY *

Students who complete the program and achieve certification could earn *
$50,000* annually to start.  Respiratory Therapy has a career path to
pursue.  For more information on the career of a Respiratory Therapist,
please go to the following links:

U.S. Department of Labor -
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos321.htm<http://elvalor.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5165a8be5789ffafd82a1437f&id=1bf73d9d58&e=57e12efee5>
Chicago -
http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Registered-Respiratory-Therapist-Salary-Details-60622.aspx<http://elvalor.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=5165a8be5789ffafd82a1437f&id=0523eb6e9a&e=57e12efee5>

U.S. Average -
http://www1.salary.com/Registered-Respiratory-Therapist-salary.html<http://elvalor.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5165a8be5789ffafd82a1437f&id=92aba45cbb&e=57e12efee5>

Please forward to anyone you feel may be interested in this opportunity.

Thank you!
Maria