Instituto del Progreso Latino promotes the full development of Latinos and their families with programs in education training, employment, and leadership. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Instituto del Progreso Latino was established in 1977 as an Alternative Adult Education high school, and now offers educational services to youth and adults.

AmeriCorps members will focus on job preparedness skills for adults providing orientation and guidance on services offered at IPL while engaging one-on-one with job seekers at four IPL neighborhood career resource centers, helping resident’s access career and employment information on the Internet and develop resumes. Members will provide tutoring assistance to youth and adults in the areas of native language literacy, citizenship preparation, high school graduation and elementary school completion.