Community Economic Development

Cesar E. Chavez School | Community Economic Dev. | Community Outreach

The focus of community economic development is to provide jobs for youthfrom local communities and to assist Barrios Unidos to become economically self training. Barrios Unidos operates a full service, custom silkscreening service called BU productions which introduces youth to the work culture and provides training in a marketable trade.Youth Learn production, sales, marketing, design, and administration work. youth develop increased self-esteem, leadership skills, a sense of accomplishment, pride in their work, and hope for their future.

Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos programs are generated out of 3 seperate areas: the Cesar E. Chavez School for Social Change, Community Outrearch, and Community Economic Development. Together, these areas enable Barrios Unidos to service the local community.