Conference Details
12th Annual Latino Youth Leadership ConferenceEducation: The Stepping Stone to Your Future
Join us for the 12th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference, presented by Verizon Wireless and hosted in partnership with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) & Emory University.
As a student participant, you will discover new opportunities and explore themes such as identity, knowlege and leadership. Also enjoy inspirational speeches and interactive sessions including:
* Keynote Speech by Helio Castronevas
Parents & Teachers can participate too! Register now and enjoy sessions to help your children and students achieve academically.
When: November 5, 2011; 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Emory University - Main Campus: 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322 (View Map)
Who Should Attend: Students in grades 6 through 12; Parents and all School Staff and Faculty
Cost: FREE! Breakfast and lunch provided!
For more information, please contact: Isabel Perez at 404-638-1831 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Eliezer Velez at 404-638-1810 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Conference overview
The LAA’s Latino Youth Leadership Conference is an exciting and inspirational day where Latino youth have the unique opportunity to spend a day in dialogue with community leaders and experts surrounding topics such as leadership development, continued education, cultural awareness, and how to maintain a positive outlook when faced with challenges.
Parents are also welcome to attend sessions about navigating the U.S. educational system, learning about educational opportunities for their children, and other topics such as bullying and gang prevention.
There are sessions for teachers too! Experts speak about multiculturalism in the classroom, and building cultural awareness and skills.
Students also participate in a college and resource networking session where students learn about scholarship opportunities, colleges, universities, technical schools, and other real world opportunities. The conference takes place on a college campus, giving students a first-hand introduction to life at a university!
Conference HistoryThe LAA's youth conference began in 2000 at a local high school with 200 students and has since grown to a conference of over 1,300 students, 200 parents, 100 teachers, 280 volunteers, and 40 exhibitors. It now takes place at a college or university. The Latin American Association's Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference has grown over 600% in 9 years.
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