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Latinas Learning to Lead is Sponsored by:

Building Latino-Jewish Bridges on Campus

In collaboration with the American Jewish Committee-Latino and Latin American Institute, Project Interchange and The David Project, the National Hispana Leadership Institute is offering a limited number of Latina college students a unique educational and leadership opportunity to travel to Israel.

The three-part training experience will help students better understand and appreciate the various cultures, religions and ethnic groups that make up their university and so greatly contribute to American society.

Together with their Jewish peers who will also participate in this exciting program, students will identify common issues of concern and shared American values, and build intergroup relations that will enable them to work towards shared goals.

Leadership Training Elements & Goals

• Latinas Learning to Lead, a 4 day leadership training in Washington, DC.
  To develop leadership skills and abilities of Latina college students to enhance their effectiveness as leaders in their communities and professionals in their chosen field.   
  
  
• Building Latino-Jewish Bridges on Campus-Part 1- a 3 day leadership training in Washington, DC.

To foster mutual understanding and build relations among Jewish and Latina students, identify common issues of concern and prepare them to work together on a weeklong trip to Israel.

• Building Latino Jewish Bridges on Campus, Part 2- a 7 day training in Israel.
  To expose participants to the current challenges and achievements of the Jewish State, and further build upon the  issues raised during the Latina-Jewish Workshop preparing them to work in coalition towards shared goals.
  
  

Cost

With the support of our generous sponsors, NHLI, AJC and MZ Foundation cover round trip airline travel, room and board, training costs and all classroom materials necessary for complete program participation. Students are responsible for covering their own medical and travel insurance, and any incidental expenses.

Requirements

• Meet the complete requirements of the Latinas Learning to Lead Program
• Be currently enrolled in one of the following universities:
  • University of California, Irvine
  • University of Texas, Austin
  • Boston University
• Complete supplemental essay questions in the program application.
• Able to commit to the entirety of the training sessions from June 12-26, 2011.
• Agree to complete a leadership project in their college campus by the end of the 2011 fall semester.
• Must have a current US passport to travel.

Program Dates

The program totals 15 days in Washington, DC and Israel.

1. June 12-17, 2011, Latinas Learning to Lead, Washington, DC
2. June 17-19, 2011, Building Latino-Jewish Bridges-Part 1, Washington, DC; Travel to Israel
3. June 19-26, 2011, Building Latino Jewish Bridges-Part 2, Israel

Application Deadline

The 2011 LLL application deadline is Thursday, March 31, 2011. Please have all application materials, including recommendations letters submitted by or on that date. Candidates will be notified whether they have been accepted by early May.

Program Timeline

To learn more about the program contact Evelyn Garcia Morales, Program Manager at (703) 527-6007.

To learn more about the collaborating organizations, please visit: AJC’s Latino and Latin American Institute, Project Interchange and David Project.