Latino Youth Conference 2008: Saturday, April 5 from 9 AM to 5 PM on American University campus
Latino Youth Conference 2008
The Annual Latino Youth Conference is a free, daylong event that is designed to provide young Latinos with the necessary tools and skills they need in order to attend, complete and be successful in college. This year’s conference includes workshops on financial aid, the college application process, student and career panels, as well as a keynote speaker and a catered breakfast and lunch. We will also be providing a parent/counselor track in order to help the students’ most valuable resources (friends and family) in providing a strong support network as the student begins their college career.
Keynote speakers in past years have included Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Irasema Salcido, founder of the Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy. This year’s speaker promises to be yet another positive Latino role model.
Since the conception of the Latino Youth Conference in 1999, it has grown to attract over 100 students per year; this year we expect to host more participants than ever.
Where We Are
The conference will be on the campus of American University. Visitor parking is available, and university shuttle buses transport passengers from the nearby Tenleytown Metro station to campus. For directions, see www.american.edu/maps.
How to register
Log on to lyc.american.edu to register today or see your counselor for more information.
