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Hispanic and Latino high school students face unique challenges when it comes to pursuing higher education. Many come from families with limited resources, face language barriers, and have difficulty navigating the complex college application process.
Hispanic and Latino high school students face unique challenges when it comes to pursuing higher education. Many come from families with limited resources, face language barriers, and have difficulty navigating the complex college application process. However, there are organizations that are committed to promoting education and providing resources to Hispanic and Latino students, one of which is H.O.P.E.
(Hispanic Organization Promoting Education).
H.O.P.E. is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower Hispanic and Latino students to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams. One of the ways they do this is by hosting an annual Leadership Conference, which will take place on Saturday, March 11th in Duluth, Georgia. The best part? The conference is completely FREE!
The Leadership Conference will feature keynote speeches from prominent leaders in the Hispanic and Latino community, as well as leadership development workshops that will help students hone their skills and develop their potential. In addition, attendees will be provided with breakfast and lunch, and there will be a college exhibition fair where students can learn about different colleges and universities in Georgia.
The college exhibition fair will be particularly valuable for Hispanic and Latino students, as it can be difficult for them to navigate the college application process without guidance. Fortunately, the fair will feature representatives from a wide range of colleges and universities, including the Georgia Student Finance Commission, Georgia State University, the University of North Georgia, Oglethorpe University, Wesleyan College, Brenau University, Columbia International University, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Gwinnett College, Kennesaw State University (and it’s Hispanic and Latino Outreach & Leadership in Academics Program), Piedmont University, Berry College, and Reinhardt University. These representatives will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and offer guidance to students who are interested in attending college.
In addition to colleges and universities, the fair will also feature organizations that are committed to promoting education and providing resources to Hispanic and Latino students. Cruz & Associate’s will be promoting their Alcazando Un Sueno Scholarship, which is designed to help Hispanic and Latino students pursue higher education. Rumba Money Centers will also be in attendance, offering employment opportunities to students who may need to work while attending college. Finally, the Latin Community Fund will be on hand to provide information about civil participation and other resources that may be useful to Hispanic and Latino students.
The H.O.P.E. Leadership Conference is an incredible opportunity for Hispanic and Latino high school students to learn about different colleges and universities, develop their leadership skills, and connect with organizations that are committed to supporting their educational goals. In addition, the conference is completely free, making it accessible to students from all backgrounds.
If you are a parent or educator working with Hispanic and Latino high school students, I strongly encourage you to share this opportunity with them. Attending the H.O.P.E. Leadership Conference could be the first step in helping them achieve their dreams and realize their full potential. With the guidance and support of organizations like H.O.P.E., Hispanic and Latino students can overcome the challenges they face and go on to achieve great things in their academic and professional careers. For more information got to Lead With Hope
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