The Achievement Project presents executive from the U.S. Department of Education

The Achievement Project (TAP) sponsors a community Outreach Event entitled ‘From the Grassroots Up: Community Based Organizations As Agents for Change’ on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Widener University Center Webb Room on 14^th and Chestnut Streets, Chester, PA. from 8:30AM -  4:30 PM

The chief presenter is Mr. Alberto Retana, Director of Community Outreach for the U.S. Department of Education.  Mr. Retana has led several community driven campaigns that resulted in millions of dollars for South Los Angels Schools, a college preparatory curriculum for all students in Los Angels Unified School District and the creation of rigorous college and career academies.

Mr. Retana will be available for a press conference:  3PM – 4:30PM

For more information contact:  Dr. Janice HoffmanWillis at (302) 478-6181 or (302)  757-5069 or Nicola Jefferson(TAP) (484) 995-0828 

(TAP is a unique program designed to help young people succeed in high school and successfully apply to and attend college, while viewing themselves as an integral part of the global community)