EPPF 1-4-26 ProEMS & Mija Yes You Can

Segment 1:ProAction Emergency Services Institute (Pro EMS).Learn to become an EMT in just a few months, how to take CPR classes for adults and kids, how to get into concerts and events for free, (kind of lol), and more..Amber Banda interviews Henry Brutus, Executive Director for Pro EMS in El Paso,TX, as well as Paulet Garcia, student and Jill Field Scholarship recipient.They talk about how to apply for this scholarship to help pay for schooling to become an EMT, class schedule and deadlines to apply, how long the classes are, and the benefits of becoming an EMT through ProEMS. Paulet also gives you a first-hand description of how to apply and what to expect, and why she chose ProEMS for herself, her family, and her future. .El Paso needs more EMTs! For more information go to pro-action.org_______________________________________________________________________________Segment 2: Mija, Yes You Can.What began as a t-shirt during a weather forecast, Mija Yes You Can grew into a movement all over El Paso. .Founded by Lily Lopez during 2020, (yes, smack dab during Covid), Mija Yes You Can was created to empower women and help give them the tools to succeed. Whether it's workshops for high school graduates to learn soft skills like writing professional emails, or handing out clothes to dress for success, Mija Yes You Can has made an impact all over the Sun City. .Amber Banda interviews Diana Meraz, President of Mija Yes You Can. They talk more in-depth about the workshops and events that have happened throughout the year, upcoming events for the community, and much more..Mija Yes You Can has also expanded to mijos and caretakers! Learn more about how they help the mijos of El Paso and how you can nominate a caregiver for the Maria Elena Cisneros fund..If you'd like to support this organization with their markets, scholarships, donations for their professional closet, team up with them for an event, buy a Mija Yes You Can t-shirt, or even donate to their caregiver fund, visit mijayesyoucan.org and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!