HISPA INC

Programs

1. The hispa role model program: enables highly-skilled professionals to visit youth in predominantly low-income, public middle school classrooms-either in person or virtually and share their personal and educational stories, highlighting the pathways that led them to fulfilling careers and showing students that they can do the same. During each visit (6 visits per school program, per school year), different hispa role models share the obstacles they've overcome, emphasize the importance of higher education, and introduce potential future careers. Visits are tailored to school and student needs, ranging from small group discussions to large auditorium presentations. The hispa role model program has reached over 31,000 students to date. In 2024-25, 227 unique hispa role models executed 450 role model program visits, reaching 2,752 students in 73 programs in 40 schools. The hispa role model program: on demand: hispa provides teachers with pre-recorded videos of hispa role models sharing their stories. Like the standard role model program, these stories introduce college and career opportunities and emphasize the importance of academics. Still, what sets this program apart is hispa's…

   $668,595 spent$100,186 earned by the program
   67% of program spending

2. Hispa leadership workshop series: the leadership workshop series provides access to leadership development, career networks, and role models to the college students enrolled in the leaders in college program and the new jersey governor's hispanic fellows program, funded by the center for hispanic policy, research, and development. These students visit local corporate campuses for hispa leadership workshops, where they engage in hands-on activities to build essential skills, boost confidence, and expand their professional networks. Similar to imagine days but tailored for college students, these workshops are led by diverse professionals who provide mentorship and real-world insight. The experience allows students to immerse themselves in the workplace and explore a wide range of careers within the host company. In this fiscal year, eight local organizations hosted leadership workshops for the fellows, and five hosted leadership workshops for the leaders in college. Hispa engaged 133 volunteers in the workshops; they participated as mentors and speakers, providing professional development talks, conducting mock interviews, and providing invaluable information about diverse careers.

   $213,267 spentof which $106,500 as grants
   21% of program spending

3. Hispa leaders in college: some college students face unique professional challenges including less access to leadership development, career networks, and role modelsthat affect their future educational and employment opportunities. Through a mix of professional development sessions, discussions led by diverse experts, and volunteer opportunities, hispa's leaders in college program helps college students, predominantly from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, develop both "hard and "soft" skills to help foster academic and professional success and build a network that leads to internships and careers. In 2024-25, hispa delivered leaders in college workshops to 192 students at mercer county community college, the new jersey institute of technology, passaic county community college, and rider university. Hispa engaged 22 volunteers who participated as panelists and mentors. Hispa role model engagement and training: in 2024-25, hispa trained 546 volunteers from the public and private sectors through a formal onboarding process that included orientation and training.

   $118,048 spent$108,000 earned by the program
   12% of program spending

4. Letterwriting & my career: step-by-step: hispa's lettering campaign engages volunteers to write encouraging letters to uplift students who may face barriers to success. These letters let students know that adults have gone through similar experiences and persevered. Knowing that someone believes in them motivates students to persevere and pursue their academic and career aspirations. With "my career: step-by-step," volunteers complete a one-page template introducing their careers and the significant activities and milestones from middle schools through college that allowed them to be successful in their fields. This template provides greater exposure and access to college and career readiness information that may not be available from other sources. Both programs target low-income youth in grades 6 to 9, many of whom would be the first in their families to go to college. Over 700 letters and my career: step-by-step were collected in 2024-25.

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $999,910.