This program is designed to increase the professional abilities of agricultural employees (and their contributions to operations) through greater understand of: Horticultural science; current production technology; the English language an communication skills; mathematics; computers; cultural and social systems. The Hispanic orchard employee education program (HOEEP) consists of approximately 19 weeks of instruction beginning in Mid October and continuing until mid-March. Classes are held three times each week in four hour blocks from mid-afternoon to early evening. Classes take place in communities throughout Central Washington as well as on the Wenatchee Campus.