About Us
The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) have existed since 1967 and 1972 respectively. HEP and CAMP are educational programs which serve students from migrant or seasonal farm-worker families. HEP helps students who have dropped out of high school get their High School Equivalency Credential, and serves more than…
Alumni Ambassadors
HEP/CAMP Ambassadors Program recognizes and celebrates the achievements of HEP/CAMP Alumni who have made both professional and personal contributions to their profession and community. In addition, HEP/CAMP Ambassadors will represent our program at a local, state, and national level. Eligibility: Demonstrated leadership and achieved success in their field (professional, academic, community) Existing work exemplifies the…
Internship
2018 internship application is CLOSED for 2018 The National HEP/CAMP Association Internship was instituted by the Board in 2005. Two interns were selected for Rep. Hinojosa’s office and for the Office of Migrant Education in 2006. The eight-week internship program is funded by the Association and covers housing, airfare, clothing allowance, and a stipend. It…
HEP/CAMP Association Alumni Ambassador
Jorge Salamanca, CAMP ’12, works as a CAMP recruiter/advisor for Hartland CAMP at Donnelly College, a partner site at the University of Kansas. He received his associates degree in Arts from Garden City Community College and his bachelors degree from University of Kansas, where he double major in Political Science and Italian.
His experience as a CAMPer allowed him to work on his advocacy skills, which prepared him to seek leadership positions as a student. And more importantly, in his professional career. Additionally, Jorge volunteers his free time at the Guereca Law Firm, an organization that brings legal support to latino, and other underrepresented communities in the greater Kansas City area.
“I always promoted and celebrated the idea of diversity and multiculturalism on my campus. As a CAMP recruiter, I serve students who are migrant, first generation, low income, and mostly refugees. My background has given me the capacity to serve students who are going through similar journey I once was when I attended college”
