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County presentations highlight Hispanic leadership program, bilingual call center and adult‑education demand
Summary
Local nonprofits and partners reported on a Hispanic leadership development effort, a bilingual community resource hub and Warsaw Adult Education’s growing English‑language program; presenters said community tools — including an AI-powered resource hub — are expanding access and noted rising demand for English instruction.
Multiple presenters at the Nov. 14 council meeting described coordinated efforts to expand leadership and language services for Kosciusko County’s Hispanic residents, including a community-run Facebook page, an AI-enabled bilingual call center and expansion needs at Warsaw Adult Education.
What presenters said: Marlene Betancis (Chamber representative) and Diana Diaz Perrigo (Zimmer Biomet) described a Hispanic leadership development initiative formed through a county program that identified 15 prospective leaders and used “strategic doing,” a collaborative method, to develop small, actionable…
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