Evelyn: Cooking Up Career Success

Evelyn looks every bit the professional chef in her school uniform just months before earning her diploma in gastronomy. Now that she has graduated, she plans to offer courses to other people in her community who like to cook. September 2021. At just 14 years old,...

2023 Report Card

The pandemic has left us in uncharted territory. But CoEd programs are up to the challenge of leading the way forward—from the Spark Program’s new initiatives for foundational learning recovery at the earliest levels, all the way to the Rise Program, which is getting...

Joselyn and Jáckelyn: Surpassing Expectations Since Birth

Joselyn and Jáckelyn (back middle & back right) visit Hacienda María, one of CoEd’s Computer Program schools alongside singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno (back left). San José Poaquil, February 2023. Twins. Imagine the shock of hearing this as an expectant parent!...

Henry: A Formula for Success

Henry entered CoEd’s Rise Program in 2017 as a shy ninth-grader. Today, he’s a successful graduate thanks to his own hard work, his family’s investment in him, and his Rise sponsors—who believed in his future. They say hard work pays off, but what do...

El Calvario: From Puppets to Pages

El Calvario—a shining example of CoEd’s Spark Program—uses puppets to boost classroom creativity and communication, showcasing the importance of having fun while learning! Sacatepéquez, July 2023. Cooperative for Education’s (CoEd’s) Spark Program is far from your...