Hispanic Youth Symposium

The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a program created by the Hispanic College Fund to encourage high school students to continue with their college education. I had the privilege to volunteer for the program here in DC and it was truly an inspiring experience. The program is currently taking place on the West and East Coast so make sure to check the dates of when the symposium starts and where.

Here is more information about the program:



Join the Hispanic College Fund for a life-changing event! For four days and three nights the Hispanic Youth Symposium brings approximately 200 Hispanic students to a local college campus for a three-night, four-day program to change the way students think about their futures in college and career.

The agenda for the program is filled with exciting and moving classes, workshops, and networking opportunities. By the end of the program, students who participate in the Hispanic Youth Symposium will have:

• Confidence in their ability to achieve a college education and professional career.
• A clear understanding of the necessary steps for college application and financial aid.
• A network of mentors and role models from the business community.
• A comfort level/familiarity with life on a college campus.
• A network of like-minded peers who also want to achieve a college education and professional career.
• An understanding of the importance of community service.
• An understanding of career options in the business, science, technology, engineering, and math arenas.

For more information go to: Hispanic Youth Symposium