National Latino Education Institute

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Don’t miss NLEI’s 54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon, Fund-It-Forward: Igniting Success, Transforming Lives, on Tuesday, June 9 at the University Club of Chicago.

Hear from:
⭐ Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
⭐ Martin Cabrera Jr., Founder & CEO of Cabrera Capital
⭐ Lourdes Duarte, Emmy Award-winning journalist and WGN News anchor

We’ll also celebrate:
🏆 Rafael Toro, Cuauhtémoc Leader of Distinction Award Recipient
🏆 Alberto & Rebeca Rocha, Emerging Leaders Award Recipients

Join us as we celebrate achievement, invest in opportunity, and support the next generation of leaders.

📍 University Club of Chicago
🗓 June 9, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Seats are filling quickly. Register today!

We’re excited to welcome Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias as a featured speaker at NLEI’s 54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon.

His commitment to literacy, education access, and strengthening opportunities for communities across Illinois reflects the mission and impact of NLEI. We look forward to an inspiring conversation focused on leadership, opportunity, and building stronger futures together.

Join us on June 9, 2026, at the University Club of Chicago for an afternoon dedicated to education, workforce development, and community impact.

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorships are still available.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Emerging Leaders Award Honorees, Alberto and Rebeca Rocha of Rocha Electric! 🎉

As leaders, business owners, and champions for their community, Alberto and Rebeca are helping create opportunities for future generations through mentorship, workforce development, and expanding pathways into the skilled trades.

The Emerging Leaders Award recognizes rising changemakers who are making an impact today while building an even brighter future tomorrow — and we’re proud to celebrate their work and leadership.

Help us congratulate Alberto and Rebeca in the comments below! 👏

We are honored to recognize our Platinum Sponsors for NLEI’s 54th Annual Fund-It-Forward Luncheon: Peoples Gas and Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

Their leadership plays a critical role in expanding access to education, workforce development, and long-term opportunity.

With appreciation to our Co-Chair Sponsors, ComEd and Intren, for helping drive this work forward.

We are honored to recognize Rafael Toro of GOYA Foods, Inc. with NLEI’s 2026 Cuauhtémoc Leadership of Distinction Award!

With more than 35 years of experience, Rafael has helped grow GOYA Foods into a global cultural icon while leading initiatives that strengthen communities and create opportunity. His work has included programs like Goya Gives, the MyPlate collaboration with Michelle Obama, and the Goya Cares campaign against human trafficking.

For more than 20 years, Rafael and GOYA Foods have been incredible partners to NLEI — supporting our students, programs, and community initiatives, including helping launch NLEI’s inaugural Culinary Arts program.

We are proud to celebrate Rafael’s leadership, generosity, and commitment to uplifting communities.

Join us at NLEI’s 54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon on June 9!

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We are honored to recognize Intren as a Co-Chair Sponsor of NLEI’s 54th Annual Fund-It-Forward Luncheon.

Intren’s partnership reflects a strong commitment to workforce development and creating pathways to meaningful careers across the communities we serve.

Their investment helps ensure that individuals have access to training, resources, and opportunities that lead to long-term success.

We are grateful for their leadership and partnership in this work.

At NLEI, we are committed to expanding access to education and workforce opportunities that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

Join us for our 54th Annual Fund-It-Forward Luncheon on June 9 as we come together to invest in what’s next.

Thank you to our Co-Chair Sponsors, ComEd and Intren, for their leadership and partnership.

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 👏

At NLEI, we believe skills create opportunity—and opportunity builds stronger communities.

Through hands-on training and partnerships, we connect individuals to in-demand careers—expanding access when it matters most.

👉 Join us in supporting apprenticeship and workforce development.
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Thank you to our Co-Chair Sponsor, ComEd, for helping make this year’s Fund-It-Forward Luncheon possible.

Your partnership fuels opportunity—opening doors to careers, credentials, and brighter futures for our community.

Let’s keep the momentum going. 💥

Celebrating the 2026 CONSTRUCT graduates 🎓

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment brought you here—and this is just the beginning.

We’re proud to stand behind a program that continues to create real opportunities and open doors through strong industry partnerships.

Thank you to our sponsors: ComEd, MZI, MJ Electric, and United Rentals for making this possible.

Here’s to building careers, communities, and the future 💪