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The Hispanic Orchard Employee Education Program HOEEP

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The Hispanic Orchard Employee Education Program HOEEP

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    1. The Hispanic Orchard Employee Education Program (HOEEP) Francisco Sarmiento HOEEP Instructor

    2. Introduction Washington State is a world leader in fruit production Apples, pears, cherries, and grapes Demographic change in last 15 years Change of migratory status Many settled in permanent jobs Hispanic population has grown about 40% Workforce. Critical factor in agriculture

    3. Program’s history HOEEP idea began in 1990 Dr. Kent Mullinix, IRIS director, and Leo Garcia, HOEEP coordinator The goal: the need to educate and incorporate the Hispanic workforce WVC Advisory Board and growers meetings Grant and fruit industry donations First official class taught in 1995

    4. Concepts Curriculum Schedule Location Development of partnerships Smooth transition from basic to advanced instruction Instructors profile Benefits Agriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 millionAgriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 million

    5. Curriculum Horticulture. Principles and practices English Math Civics GED orientation Initial step to higher technical education or training Agriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 millionAgriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 million

    6. Schedule Early November-mid-March Slowest time of season 3 days/week, 4 hours/day One day horticulture and two days English, math, and civics Field trips Field practice Agriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 millionAgriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 million

    7. Location HOEEP delivers education Where it is requested. Can be customized. Student population Rotation in WA regions Goal: to take the HOEEP to other states Agriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 millionAgriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 million

    8. Partnerships Local fruit industry Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake Columbia Basin College, Tri-Cities area Develop partnerships with other colleges Not interfering with programs Bottom line: Education Agriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 millionAgriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 million

    9. Students’ transition Education from native country First generation migrants. Low level or no education Beginning level bilingual Second level in English Work-based terminology Work-based math Agriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 millionAgriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 million

    10. Instructors Awareness of language and ethnical background Students’ native customs and traditions Have the knowledge and skills Mentorship Everlasting relationship Agriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 millionAgriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 million

    11. Benefits for employers Delegate Knowledgeable personnel More productive Responsible Reduce error-margin = better yields Labor and cost efficient Relax and enjoy the weekend! Agriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 millionAgriculture has been the backbone of Central Washington’s economy since the early 1900s. As an example: tree fruits alone generate $1.4 to $1.8 billion in revenue to Central Washington communities each year. This is more than any other industry. In 1995, apples alone generated $1 billion in revenue in Central Washington. The 1997 census of agriculture, value of farm products sold: Okanogan County $133 million Yakima County $873 million Douglas County $117 million Chelan County $146 million Grant County $804 million Benton County $300 million

    12. Benefits for employees Applicable knowledge Self-confidence Better employees = promotion = more money Role model Increased desire for learning Certificate Network Preparation for advanced studies

    13. Statistics Average of 20 students per class Two or three locations/year 310 students have completed HOEEP 43 graduating in 2003 Students wages increase $0.25 up to $2.00/hr. Average cost $850.00/student. Includes tuition, supplies, and two field trips.

    14. Conclusion HOEEP originated from the need to educate the growing Hispanic workforce Serving the industry needs Win-win situation employer/employee Colleges/ Ag. industry partnership Practical and applicable instruction Many benefits Goal: expand to other areas in U.S.

    15. HOEEP coordinating and teaching staff

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