Wednesday, September 14, 2011

TEEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - Sept 24

Application Deadline: September 19th   
Kick-Off Retreat: September 24th
UTEP Union East 
10:00am to 4:00pm
Girls in Grades 9-12
Young women interested in developing their leadership skills are invited to apply for the Latinitas Teen Leadership Institute. The institute will consist of biweekly workshops on leadership methods, communication skills, decision making, goal setting, public speaking, civic engagement and volunteering. This leadership program is aimed at encouraging and motivating teenage girls to make a difference in their community through leadership, civic engagement, communications, social justice, advocacy and volunteerism. Young women will also engage in several interactive and entertaining activities that will help them identify and cultivate their own leadership abilities. The program will run throughout the fall leading up to a graduation ceremony in the December. Space is limited. The deadline to submit completed applications is September 19th. The membership fee is $20 and covers supply costs. Scholarships are available. Applications can be submitted via the web at 
through email at latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or in person or mail at 1359 Lomaland, Suite 502, El Paso, TX 79935. 

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