Camino provides a course for those interested in becoming entrepreneurs.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the past 25 years, Camino has provided support for Charlotte’s growing Hispanic community, from its health clinic to the food bank, to a place of worship. The nonprofit organization also aims to support Latino entrepreneurs to succeed with its Arriba program.
“Arriba is our upward mobility program. We help the community with education and employment opportunities,” explained Nori Maldonado, Camino’s workforce development coordinator.
Arriba’s entrepreneurship program includes three phases where Maldonado and her staff guide people in their goals.
“We teach them how to start a business, but a real business,” Maldonado said. “At the end of this, we will show the community their projects and we will support them with seed capital to start them with their business.”
An immigrant herself, Maldonado told WCNC Charlotte that she understands the mindset of people like Pedro Berrezueta, who come to the U.S. with hope.
Berrezueta said he …