DEADLINE EXTENDED!! USHLI Partners with MillerCoors on Summer Internship Program MillerCoors Scholars/ 21st Century Leaders Applications Being Accepted Now!

DEADLINE EXTENDED!! USHLI Partners with MillerCoors on Summer Internship Program MillerCoors Scholars/ 21st Century Leaders Applications Being Accepted Now!

Apply now!  MillerCoors is once again partnering with USHLI and sponsoring a 10-week summer internship program in the greater Chicagoland area for Latino students currently enrolled in college.  The internship program will enable students to earn up to $2,500.   Purpose and Expectations Observe the dynamics of social change through bi-weekly seminars with elected officials Promote non-partisan civic participation by registering 100 new citizens to vote each week at naturalization ceremonies Submit report and meet with internship supervisor at least once per week To be eligible, students must: Be enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university Be in reasonably good academic standing or recent graduate Be involved in either campus or community organizations or activities Be at least 21 years of age Preference will be given to students who: Are excellent self-starters Can work independently Other requirements: Able to attend orientation and training on May 30-31, 2014 Submit one-page essay on past experiences in campus or community involvement Submit two letters of recommendation Participate in a one-on-one interview with program supervisor Submit application by May 16 Click HERE for the application.   For more information contact Dulce Diaz at ddiaz@ushli.org or 312.427.8683

Over 6,000 Local School Council Members Elected in Chicago

Over 6,000 Local School Council Members Elected in Chicago

USHLI successfully completed its contract with the Chicago Public School's Office of Local School Councils. Under the terms of the contract USHLI recruited and assigned 1,378 judges to oversee the elections, which were held at over 400 elementary and middle schools and over 80 high schools.  An estimated 1,200 Latinos were elected to Local School Councils.  Members will serve two-year terms.  Under Illinois law, voters do not have to be U.S. citizens to vote in Local School Council elections or to be elected.    The USHLI effort was led by Field Coordinator Adrian Calderon, who recruited, trained, and directed a temporary crew of 10 throughout the 4-month contract.  USHLI staff helping out during the home stretch included Luis Quijano, Angela Hanna, Dulce Diaz, and Victoria Villalpando, and our intern from Loyola University Chicago, Megan Shannon. USHLI is grateful to the CPS Office of Local School Councils for the opportunity to participate in this enormous exercise in civic engagement; designed to be inclusive of as many voters as possible and not exclusive to fewer voters.     In addition to its critically acclaimed Student Leadership Series  (SLS), USHLI also sponsors Project CED (Citizens for an Educated Democracy, Project SED (Students for an Educated Democracy), Grassroots Leadership Development Program (GLDP), Collegiate Leadership Development Program (CLDP), conducts research on Latino political demographics, promotes financial education, awards scholarships and paid internships, and sponsors the largest Latino leadership conference in the nation.   Click HERE to view a 90-second video featuring the program components of USHLI. For more information visit www.ushli.org.

Dr. Andrade Addresses the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Andrade Addresses the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Juan Andrade, USHLI President, returned to the Quad Cities as the featured speaker in the Multicultural Speaker Series organized and sponsored by the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.    The event, held at the iWireless Center, was presented by Black Hawk College and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. The audience included representatives of the Hispanic and non-Hispanic business community, university and public school administrators, local leaders, and students of all ages. In his remarks Dr. Andrade addressed the social, economic and political implications of Latino population growth, selected keys for success in academic achievement, and the importance of diversity and inclusion.  USHLI is very grateful to the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to participate in this highly successful Multicultural Speaker Series.     In addition to its critically acclaimed Student Leadership Series  (SLS),USHLI also sponsors Project CED (Citizens for an Educated Democracy, Project SED (Students for an Educated Democracy), Grassroots Leadership Development Program (GLDP), Collegiate Leadership Development Program (CLDP), conducts research on Latino political demographics, promotes financial education, awards scholarships and paid internships, and sponsors the largest Latino leadership conference in the nation.   Click HERE to view a 90-seconds video featuring the program components of USHLI. For more information visit www.ushli.org.

APPLY NOW!! USHLI Partners with MillerCoors on Summer Internship Program MillerCoors Scholars/ 21st Century Leaders Applications Being Accepted Now!

APPLY NOW!! USHLI Partners with MillerCoors on Summer Internship Program MillerCoors Scholars/ 21st Century Leaders Applications Being Accepted Now!

Apply now!  MillerCoors is once again partnering with USHLI and sponsoring a 10-week summer internship program in the greater Chicagoland area for Latino students currently enrolled in college.  The internship program will enable students to earn up to $2,500.   Purpose and Expectations Observe the dynamics of social change through bi-weekly seminars with elected officials Promote non-partisan civic participation by registering 100 new citizens to vote each week at naturalization ceremonies Submit report and meet with internship supervisor at least once per week To be eligible, students must: Be enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university Be in reasonably good academic standing or recent graduate Be involved in either campus or community organizations or activities Be at least 21 years of age Preference will be given to students who: Are excellent self-starters Can work independently Other requirements: Able to attend orientation and training on May 30-31, 2014 Submit one-page essay on past experiences in campus or community involvement Submit two letters of recommendation Participate in a one-on-one interview with program supervisor Submit application by May 9 Click HERE for the application.   For more information contact Dulce Diaz at ddiaz@ushli.org or 312.427.8683

Over 3,500 Students and Educators Attend Student Leadership Series Events in El Paso, TX

Over 3,500 Students and Educators Attend Student Leadership Series Events in  El Paso, TX

Over 3,500 students and educators attended Student Leadership Series (SLS) events held at five schools including: Eastlake High School, Socorro High School, Socorro Middle School, Sanchez Middle School, and Desert Wind Elementary School. The tour was organized in partnership with members of the Socorro Board of Education and American Federation of Teachers.   The featured speaker was Gabriel "Gabe" Salazar, one of the top motivational speakers in the nation and a favorite among students of all ages from middle school to college.  The Student Leadership Series (SLS) is USHLI's flagship youth program.  Our goal in 2014 is to serve 200,000 students, parents, and educators in 30 states. An estimated 13,082 have been served to date in 5 states. The SLS program focuses on Stay-in-School Rallies for middle school students, Career & College Recruitment Fairs for high school students, Regional Leadership Summits for college students, Leadership Training for parents and Professional Development for educators.   Click HERE to see a one-minute video featuring SLS highlights from 2013. To learn more about hosting an SLS event contact Dr. Juan Andrade at docandrade@ushli.org.

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