Over the last twenty-five years, Project ARRIBA has worked to create a pathway to the middle class for a population living in poverty. Through public and private partnerships, our workforce development efforts have connected over 2,000 El Pasoans seeking a higher education through long term training, local employers needing a skilled workforce, and training providers needing help retaining at-risk/underserved students. As a result, Project ARRIBA has achieved an 93% year-to-year persistence rate.

Job placed graduates in 2024 are earning over $58,000/year and no longer depend on government subsidies but are filling demand occupations as essential healthcare workers.

For every $1 dollar invested, $28 dollars is being RETURNED back to this community!

Project ARRIBA’s model employs an intense case management approach and wrap-around support services or need-based aid needed to mitigate socioeconomic barriers for students in training. Critical support services include, but are not limited to, assistance with tuition, textbooks, school materials, childcare, emergency rent/utilities, public transportation, licensing exams, tutoring support, and other assistance as needed. This support promotes job training success and increases academic retention and graduation rates.

Your investment in any amount will be leveraged with other public and private funds to serve 450 adults training at El Paso Community College, the University of Texas at El Paso, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for locally demanded occupations that will lead to great economic mobility for a population currently living in poverty.