LATINO YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 3

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CITY OF SANA ANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2005-2006 Scope of Work (continued) The "Leadership in Action" is a year-round program designed to support the positive development of young Latino people of Santa Ana/Orange County; to acquire the skills and competencies to be full, productive, active citizens of their communities; and, equally importantly, to learn the skills to become action -motivated leaders. The program will impact one or more of the following areas of their young lives: knowledge, attitudes, leadership skills and status. The focus of the program is also based on the "positive outcomes" in the leadership growth of: confidence, character, competence and community connection. The "Leadership in Action" program and `Empowering Future Latino Leaders" conference will conduct student -training workshops presented by educators, elected officials, community activist and corporate/business leaders. In addition, there will be career/job fair, exhibits, guest speakers and a graduation celebration, and recognition reception. • GOAL -PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. To provide a venue where the Latino Youth citizens can attend a comprehensive conference designed to _promote the need for higher education by providing the necessary tools, resources and educational opportunities. * Services: Interactive workshops, on -site college recruiters, on -site educators, informational literature, educational presentations, job fairs and student scholarships. * Action/Tasks-Ongoing: Collaborate with school/college educators and administrative staff to identify specific educational components for the conference; acquire informational literature on educational resources including the "How To's" for college and scholarship application. • GOAL -DEVELOP LEADF,RSHIP SKILLS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY INVOL VEMENT To develop the leadership potential by strengthening students' knowledge of city, state and local politics; Inspiring them to realize their academic and professional potential through individual and group interaction with business, community and political leaders; and, Encouraging students to continue their education by attending college and providing them with the resources and information they need to ensure success at the post secondary level. * Services: Interactive Leadership Workshops, guest lectures by community leaders and professionals and seminar presentations of best practice "leadership skills"; Forming youth leader teams to participate in community projects providing students with hands-on application of learned leadership skills; and Provide a weekend "Sustainable Retreat" to review and reinforced the program experience and the leadership skills attained. * Action/Tasks-Ongoing: Design and present action -driven lesson plan on workable concepts of effective leadership practices; Collaborate with business leaders/officials to gain a better