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Journal Of College Counseling: Career Support Group For Latino Students
Journal
• Journal of College Counseling

Article Title
• Career Support Group for Latino/a College Students

Author
• Ana C. Berríos-Allison

Purpose
• The purpose of this is to discuss relevant factors that effect Latino student retention, graduation, and positive movement to the job market. In addition, the article also desires to identify key factors of a career support group for Latino students.

Hypothesis
• What is preventing Latinas from achieving educational and career aspirations?

Methodology
• The career group is open and ongoing
• Participation is voluntary
• Students meet once a week for an hour and a half
• Group meets in the university' success center
• The five critical components are
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