Latinos en Optometry has partnered with Transitions Optical to launch ”Eying the Future,” a free in-school educational program specifically designed to inspire middle and high school students in Latino communities to consider a career in optometry.

Working with Young Minds Inspired (YMI), a provider of free educational outreach programs for learners of all ages, “Eying the Future” will target more than 10,000 teachers at high school and junior high/middle schools in 13 top markets around the country that have a high Hispanic population. Teachers are provided with materials and easy-to-implement activities to stimulate discussion among students about eye care and career opportunities in optometry. The program will also showcase several optometrists talking about their specialty and includes English and Spanish language letters about the program for students to share with their parents.

“Eying the Future” is a free program available to all educators at public, private, and parochial schools in the U.S. and Canada. Optometrists and other healthcare professions interested in the program can view and download materials at ymiclassroom.com/lesson-plans/leo.