Over the weekend, we held our graduation for our Fall 2010 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Patrick Murphy and School Board Member Emma Violand-Sánchez were in attendance with family members, mentors, and supporters to celebrate students' accomplishments in the program. This fall, Latino high school students visited the University of Maryland at College Park, participated in Fannie Mae's Help the Homeless Walkathon, learned about different career opportunities, and developed their leadership skills including public speaking, essay writing, and interview strategies. We want to thank our AmeriCorps Members Gerson, Jackie, and Maura, as well as our volunteer mentors for their dedication, time, and commitment to our youth.
We are excited to share that you can learn more about our program in an article featured in the Sun Gazette. You can read the article here.
Also, check out our graduation video with highlights of our activities these past few months!
Are you a Latino high school student in the Greater Washington DC region interested in joining the Emerging Leaders Program? If so, apply today for our spring 2011 session that is scheduled to begin on February 19, 2011! Applications are available on our website.
And, if you're a young adult professional interested in mentoring one of our Latino high school youth, please visit our site to download an application and learn more about our program.
