Our Mission & VISION
As the leading Latino-serving organization in East Tennessee, Centro exists to connect, celebrate, and elevate our community, and we envision an East Tennessee in which all Latino/a/e/x people can thrive culturally, educationally and economically. Our mission is to promote empowerment and civic participation through education, workforce development, youth and family engagement, and community-strengthening initiatives.
Our Values
LATINIDAD
COMUNIDAD
CORAZÓN
Our Programs
Workforce Development
- 5 levels of English classes (ESL)
- HiSET/GED classes in Spanish
- Medical Interpreter Training
- Financial Education workshops
- Education for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs
Youth and Family Engagement
- On-site children’s programming
- Afterschool programs at partner elementary schools
- Youth mentoring & Tutoring
- Post-secondary access programs
- Parent education programs
Community Resources
Our Community Resources department works primarily through a complex information and referral system. By creating a trusted network of like-minded partners, our Community Resources department successfully connects our clients to the services they need such as legal counsel, health care, and housing.
Small Business Help
- Financial education (including budgeting and taxation)
- Business modeling and planning
- Optimizing social media and marketing
- Strategic leadership (management and employee retention)
- One-on-one consulting for aspiring business owners
- Licensing
Our Identity
For more than 19 years, Centro Hispano has worked to strengthen East Tennessee’s communities by actively investing in Latinos. We provide culturally aware and evidence-informed programming that educates and lifts up participants; help Greater Knoxville understand the presence, contributions, and challenges of Latino families in East Tennessee; and serve as a “casa” for families of all backgrounds integrating into life in the Tennessee Valley.
Our Affiliates
