The Puente Project
 Puente students...
- Succeed academically
- Are recognized as leaders and scholars
- Graduate from four-year colleges and universities; and
- Belong to a statewide network of leaders and professionals.
About the Program
The Puente Project is a transfer program, consisting of three components: English, Counseling, and Mentoring. The Project also offers leadership development, enrichment opportunities, and ongoing support.
Mission
The mission of the Puente Project is to increase the number of educationally underrepresented students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees, and return to the community and become mentors and leaders of future generations. Puente's community college program was established in 1981. The program is open to all students.
Why should you participate in Puente? Puentistas:
Succeed Academically
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Number of Puente Transfers to Four-year Colleges, 2001-2007
[Source: National Student Clearinghouse, UC Office of the President Corporate Student System Data Warehouse, Puente Project.]
The Puente Project brings all the pieces together: English instruction, Counseling, Mentoring.
Contact Information
To sign-up or for more information about the Puente Project, please contact either Brenda or Tracy:
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