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Brief History of the Program:
In 2007, the University of New
Mexico teamed up the League of Latin American
Citizens (LULAC) and the Department of Energy to
host the pilot National LULAC Leadership
Program. The purpose was to create a high
school summer leadership summer camp that
focuses on preparing young Latino student
leaders for the future. In its first year, 26
high school Latino high school sophomores and
juniors from across the country with scholastic
potential participated in the week-long
training. This year, the number of students and
length of time will double ensuring the
continuation of leadership training, tutorials,
guidance and counseling and cultural/social
enrichment activities for future leaders.
Focus:
College Preparation
Energy and Science Focus
Developing Ethics
Developing Self-Esteem
Understanding the role of a leader
Problem Solving
Team Work
Development of Leadership Skills
Data Analysis
Presentation Skills
Leadership by Example
Schedule:
Classes and events schedules
from 8:00am to 9:00pm beginning with morning
wake-up call and ending with lights out at
10:00pm.
Days include the following
events:
Team building and leadership
exercises including 14 element Low Ropes course
College readiness training
Cultural Trips
Case Study
Research and problem solving
Recognition and presentation banquet
Sponsoring LULAC Councils:
LULAC Councils wishing to
sponsor a student to attend the UNM/LULAC
Leadership
Program must provide the student with one round
trip airline ticket to Albuquerque, NM and
$100.00 to cover meals and
incidental expenses. A LULAC Council may sponsor
no more than one student to attend the
Leadership Program and may not
request that neither the student nor the
students parents pay for the airfare or the
$100 spending money.
UNM/ LULAC will provide the
following:
Housing accommodations
during the Leadership Program;
Group meals;
Program materials;
Leadership training.
UNM/LULAC Leadership
Program Participant Requirements:
Must be an incoming High
School Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior or Senior;
Must be sponsored by a LULAC Council, LULAC
Technology Center or LNESC office;
Must have high grades and high academic
achievement;
Must have active involvement in leadership and
community activities;
Must submit a copy of a current transcript.
Applicants must complete application by June
20, 2008 (Forms A, B, C, D, E, F, G).
o Form H is due on June 30, 2008 with flight info.
The program will take place on
July 20, 2008 -August 1, 2008, at the
University of New Mexico.
DEADLINE: JUNE 20, 2008
Send completed
application to:
LULAC,
Attention: Elizabeth Garcia
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-6130 Phone
(202) 833-6135 - FAX
EGarcia@LULAC.org
Applications will
not be processed until ALL information has been
received. Late applications will not be
considered.
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