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Lic. Carlos J. López and Mr. Ruberman Aldana talk about our "Basic Computer Literacy" courses.
MIGH Received a $2 million Federal Stimulus Funding
MIGH was awarded a $2 million federal stimulus grant to fund an innovative broadband outreach and training program targeting Hispanic and minority populations throughout Texas. With major goals of community advancement and economic growth, the grant is a result of a partnership between the Mexican Institute of Greater Houston (MIGH) and the Texas Learning & Computation Center (TLC2) at the University of Houston (UH). MIGH matched the federal funds with an additional $596,000 contribution.The award is part of a new round of disbursements from the federal government related to the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The BTOP provides grants to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure, enhance and expand public computer centers and encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service. This is the only sustainable adoption grant to a Texas-based institution, and one of only four awards allocated in Texas.
MIGH & TLC2 collaborate in the $2 million BTOP Grant
December 13, 2010--TLC2 Associate Director, Ms. Rosalinda Mendez and Mexican Institute of Greater Houston President, Mr. Carlos J. López discuss a new partnership based on the recent $2 million BTOP federal stimulus grant awarded to fund an innovative broadband outreach and training program targeting Hispanic and minority populations throughout Texas. Click here to read more TLC2 Press Release.
MIGH Recognized in the Broadband Landscape in the State of Texas Report
March 2011-- MIGH was the sole agency in Texas to receive BTOP Sustainable Broadband Adoption funds, according to the March 2011 Broadband Landscape in the State of Texas Report.
As part of the Texas State Broadband Data and Development grant program (SBDD), Connected Texas conducted an assessment of the broadband landscape in the state of Texas. This report, which will be updated as the SBDD project progresses, advances the understanding of broadband availability and use, as well as the planning projects to expand broadband use. Importantly, it demonstrates how local officials can utilize Connected Texas resources to increase broadband availability in the future.
The Broadband Landscape in the State of Texas Report, page 3
The Mexican Institute of Greater Houston is able to provide computer educational courses in part using funds received through the Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program (BTOP) . In working report and assessment of state, regional & local level broadband expansion, Connected Texas outlined stimulus investments that are helping to expand broadband availability in Texas through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. MIGH was the only agency in Texas to be awarded over 2 million dollars in BTOP Sustainable Broadband Adoption (SBA) funds.
SBA Projects are those that
focus on increasing broadband Internet usage and adoption, including among
vulnerable populations where broadband technology traditionally has been
underutilized. Many projects include digital literacy training and outreach
campaigns to increase the relevance of broadband in people's everyday lives.
The Broadband Landscape in the State of Texas Report, page 71
Excerpts from the Broadband Landscape in the State of Texas Report:
Source
Broadband Landscape in the State of Texas: Assessment at a State, Regional & Local Level, and Recommendations for Broadband Expansion. A Working Report by Connected Texas, March 2011.
The Deputy Consul General of Mexico visits the Mexican Institute of Greater Houston
The MIGH was honored with a friendly visit with Deputy Consul General of the Mexican Consulate in Houston, Mr. Norberto Saúl Terrazas Arreola. He took a tour of the Institute, met with staff and fellow natives of Mexico, and once again showed his interest and support for the services the MIGH offers. Attorney James E. Soto, of the Williams Kherkher Law Firm and MIGH board member, accompanied Mr. Terrazas along with MIGH President Carlos J. López.
MIGH President Carlos J. López, Deputy Consul General Norberto Saúl Terrazas Arreola, & Attorney James E. Soto (Secretary of the MIGH Board).
(RIGHT) Deputy Consul General Norberto Saúl Terrazas Arreola with MIGH staff- Attorney Patricia Urbiola- Aspuru and Socorro Rodríguez- Yanes (BTOP Program).
(RIGHT) MIGH President & Executive Director Carlos J. López sharing his plans and strategy for the future of the Mexican Institute of Greater Houston with Consul Terrazas Arreola.
MIGH Recognized in Familias Latinas Magazine
June 2011-- MIGH was featured in this month's edition of Familias Latinas Magazine, a bi-monthly publication entirely in Spanish with a focus on family issues, education and awareness for the Latin community. With a mission to serve as a bridge between cultures and to promote the insertion of Hispanic minorities in the mainstream, while preserving the cultural heritage that immigrants have brought to this great nation, we are very pleased that this important magazine decided to recognize the mission being carried out by the MIGH. President and Executive Director, Carlos J. López, was interviewed and shared some of the 20 year history of the Mexican Institute of Greater Houston, what we are doing for the Hispanic adult community in the area of education, and how people can take advantage of these and other services.
