Following a nationwide search for the National Hispana Leadership Institute's 2010 class of the Latinas Learning to Lead Program, the 22 selected Latina college students arrive in Washington, DC this Saturday to participate in the program from June 12-19 held at The Catholic University of America campus.Uniquely designed to develop the next generation of Latina leaders, the program combines leadership training with technical and practical experience through a comprehensive curriculum.
The eight-day program includes session topics on public policy issues affecting the Latino community, career planning, effective communication and presentation skills, financial literacy, health and wellness and other professional and leadership development topics, including a Clifton Strengths finder session at Gallup University.
Latinas are grossly underrepresented in the ranks of students graduating from high school, college, and especially graduate schools. Approximately 12% of Hispanic women have four or more years of college compared to 28% of non Hispanic women.
"Education is key to growing the next generation of Latina Leaders. While half of employed women in this country are in managerial and professional occupations, less than 4% of Latinas are in such positions," said Cristina Lopez, NHLI's President. "The LLL program encourages young Latinas to complete their college education and provides tools to help them become 21st century professionals and change agents in their communities. READ FULL STORY
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