Latinitas Teen Leadership Institute Application
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1. Teen Leadership Institute

Teen Leadership Institute - Accepting Applications
Young women interested in developing their leadership skills are invited to apply for the Teen Leadership Institute. The institute will consist of a leadership conference and monthly workshops on leadership methods, decision making skills, goal setting, social justice, public speaking, self-expression, civic engagement and volunteering. This leadership program is aimed at encouraging and motivating Latina teen girls to make a difference in their community through leadership and volunteerism. Young women will engage in interactive activities that will help them explore their own strengths and cultivate their leadership abilities. The program will run throughout the semester leading up to a graduation ceremony in May.

Benefits:
•Develop leadership skills
•Meet new friends
•Connect with mentors and role models
•Complete community service projects
•Make a difference

Eligibility:
•Be a Hispanic girl between the ages of 13-18
•Demonstrate an interest in volunteerism
•Demonstrate leadership capabilities
•Commit to entire semester (January-May)
•Pay $15 membership fee for workshop materials
(scholarships are available)

Requirements:
•Organize 2 community service projects
•Complete a minimum of 20 volunteer hours during the semester
•Organize a fundraising project
•Participate in a committee
•Participate in the January 28 training retreat
•Commit to attending two meetings per month

About Us:
The Teen Leadership Institute is hosted by Latinitas, a nonprofit dedicated to the empowerment and advancement of Latina youth.

To apply: submit an online application at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JCRG3ZD
Deadline to apply is January 20.

To request a printed copy of the application, contact us at:
latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com
915.219.8554
1359 Lomaland, Suite 502, El Paso, Texas 79935
www.LatinitasMagazine.org

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1. Please provide the following information:

Please provide the following information: Name:
Date of Birth:
School Name:
Classification:
Address:
City/State:
ZIP/Postal Code:
Country:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

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2. Describe your current and previous volunteer, leadership and extracurricular experience.

Describe your current and previous volunteer, leadership and extracurricular experience. Volunteer experience:
Leadership roles:
Extracurricular involvement:

3. What are your long term goals after high school?

What are your long term goals after high school?

4. What traits make up a good community leader?

What traits make up a good community leader?

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5. Why are you interested in attending this leadership institute? What do you hope to gain from this leadership institute?

Why are you interested in attending this leadership institute? What do you hope to gain from this leadership institute?

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6. Why do you think you would be a good candidate for this leadership institute?

Why do you think you would be a good candidate for this leadership institute?

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7. Please list at least three references. Include name, how you know them, and an email or phone number for each. (References must be non-family members; Example: teacher, coach, counselor, supervisor, club sponsor).

Please list at least three references. Include name, how you know them, and an email or phone number for each. (References must be non-family members; Example: teacher, coach, counselor, supervisor, club sponsor).

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8. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing young Latinas today?

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing young Latinas today?

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9. Are you able to commit to the program requirements? (Attend monthly workshops, complete 2 service projects, participate in at least one fundraising project, fulfill 20 hours of community service during the year).

Are you able to commit to the program requirements? (Attend monthly workshops, complete 2 service projects, participate in at least one fundraising project, fulfill 20 hours of community service during the year). Yes

If you would like to request a scholarship, please describe your financial hardships.

10. How did you hear about the Leadership Institute?

How did you hear about the Leadership Institute?

Latinitas Teen Leadership Institute ApplicationExit this survey

1. Teen Leadership Institute

*1. Please provide the following information:

*2. Describe your current and previous volunteer, leadership and extracurricular experience.

3. What are your long term goals after high school?

4. What traits make up a good community leader?

*5. Why are you interested in attending this leadership institute? What do you hope to gain from this leadership institute?

*6. Why do you think you would be a good candidate for this leadership institute?

*7. Please list at least three references. Include name, how you know them, and an email or phone number for each. (References must be non-family members; Example: teacher, coach, counselor, supervisor, club sponsor).

*8. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing young Latinas today?

*9. Are you able to commit to the program requirements? (Attend monthly workshops, complete 2 service projects, participate in at least one fundraising project, fulfill 20 hours of community service during the year).