Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

24 hours ago

We are proud to spotlight one of our incredible partners — Allison Kokkoros, Executive Director of Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, and the entire Carlos Rosario community here in the DMV! 🌟

In a city where economic growth and deep inequality exist side by side, Carlos Rosario is proof that true workforce development is about dignity, not just dollars — meeting people where they are and walking with them toward what's possible.

Carlos Rosario isn't just a school — it's a full ecosystem. As an Elevation Educational Consulting Group client, we've seen firsthand the intentionality and heart behind this work. With a holistic approach combining foundational skills, professional training, and wraparound support (childcare, transportation, and technology access), the school is transforming lives across the DMV. 92% of workforce development program participants earn certifications, and graduates are moving into careers in healthcare, culinary arts, IT, and bilingual education — many through direct employer partnerships with organizations like MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

What makes this work extraordinary? At least 10% of the school's own staff are alumni. The students became the teachers. The community invests back into itself.

We are honored to support leaders, like Chelsea Bradford, who refuse to wash their hands after graduation day. This is what community care looks like in action. 💙

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Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

1 day ago

A Special Spring Break Reunion in Colombia
Over spring break, Bradley Haiar, one of our GED teachers, traveled to Colombia and had the opportunity to reconnect with a former Carlos Rosario School student, Carmen.
Carmen was a well-known and highly engaged student at the Sonia Gutierrez Campus, where she completed the Culinary Arts program while also working toward her GED. She returned to Colombia this past January.

While in Bogotá, Brad and Carmen met for lunch and took a cable car up to Monserrate, enjoying a beautiful panoramic view of the city. They also spent time walking through the historic Candelaria neighborhood. During the visit, Brad had the pleasure of meeting Carmen’s daughter and daughter-in-law as well.
It was a meaningful reunion and a wonderful reminder of the lasting connections within our Carlos Rosario School community, both here and abroad.
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