'PEP' Professional Development

Who are the PEP-Professionals?

The PEP-Professionals are a select group of Honduran young adults who work as interns at HCA’s ‘Porvenir Enrichment Program’ (PEP). Structured along the lines of a fellowship, the PEP-Professionals cohort focuses on building professional skills through a combination of hands-on work experience, participation in personal and professional development workshops and trainings, acting as a role model for our El Porvenir students, and gaining experience working as an international team along with HCA’s volunteers from around the world. In addition, the cohort participants receive a stipend which assists them in continuing their own education and making future plans.

Digital literacy—knowing how to use technology in everyday life—opens doors to learning and good jobs. In Honduras, however, those doors aren’t easy to open. Fewer than 30% of students have a computer at home, and in El Porvenir, opportunities for hands-on technology learning are limited.
That’s why being online safely and confidently is such an important first step. Through Digital Literacy professional development sessions, PEP-Professionals are exploring everything from basic computer skills and online communication tools like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, to office software, typing, and simple design tools. Along the way, they learn how to protect personal information, recognize scams, and build healthy online habits, using tools like Google Drive to stay organized and collaborate effectively.
The PEP-Professionals then guide and support younger PEP+ students in grades 1–6 into the digital world safely and responsibly. By strengthening digital skills in our young leaders, there's a positive ripple effect that empowers the entire community. Return to PROJECTS