Located in the heart of the Latino community, INSTITUTO Del Progreso Latino is proposing the development of the INSTITUTO Health Sciences Career Academy to serve up to 600 youth, grades 9 to 12 from the Chicago Southwest communities. The proposed school will prepare students for admission and success in colleges and universities, as well as providing them with industry recognized credentials in the healthcare sector, a field which is characterized by an increasing demand for highly-paid professionals. The proposed school will serve as a focal point for the community in health-related issues.