QUICK FACTS ABOUT VIDA

When was VIDA created?
VIDA was created September 1996

How many participants has VIDA served since its inception?
VIDA has served 3,043 participants since 1996.

What is the age range of VIDA participant’s?
VIDA participants are between 16 to 57 years of age. The average age of VIDA participants is 30 years of age.

What was the level of education of VIDA participants before coming into the program?
The level of education ranged from less than 5th grade to some college. The average level of education of VIDA Participants is 10th grade.

What was the range of time that VIDA training programs lasted?
The range of time that VIDA Training Programs lasted was between 2 weeks to 5.5 years. The average range of time was 13.69 months.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Since 1996 VIDA graduates have contributed well in excess of $100 million back to the local community!

REVENUE

Since 1996, VIDA has received over $8 million in funding and leveraged an additional $20 million in training funds for the Rio Grande Valley.