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Hidalgo County recognizes 'Access to Success' cohort; county and partners highlight job outcomes and scholarships

2330828 · February 18, 2025
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Summary

Hidalgo County presented recognitions to community partners of the Community Service Agency's Access to Success program, which staff said graduated 18 participants whose combined annual salaries rose from about $393,109 to roughly $1.1 million.

Hidalgo County Commissioners Court on Feb. 24 recognized the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency's (CSA) Access to Success program and presented tokens and proclamations to community partners, including McAllen Careers Institute, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Nursing and Lone Star National Bank.

Program outcomes: Jaime (presenting for CSA) told the court the inaugural Access to Success graduation included 18 individuals representing 67 family members. The county presented a short profile of two graduates — Angelica (a recent nursing school graduate) and Alberto (training to be an electrician) — who described how the program helped with tuition, transportation and basic needs while they completed training.

CSA staff reported a measurable income change for…

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