WHAT IS THE LYLC?
The Latino Youth Leadership Conference brings together Latina/o/x high school students for a week of leadership training and development. Students are housed in the dorms of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During their stay, participants engage with a variety of topics and explore cultural identity.
Who Can Apply?
High School Junior and Senior students between the ages of 16 and 18 may apply. Participants are selected from all socioeconomic backgrounds and academic standings across the state of Nevada.
What is the conference about?
Our conference includes workshops, speakers, and activities that not only develop skills for higher education but also develop essential professional and personal development skills.
How Much?
It's FREE! Participants attend the LYLC at NO COST to the student or their families. All accommodations, meals, and materials are provided.
OUR CORE VALUES
LEADERSHIP
It's in the name. We pride ourselves on finding each student's unique leadership style, and our program allows students to identify, develop, and sharpen essential leadership skills they can apply to their educational and professional goals.
EDUCATION
We want to encourage students and parents to pursue a higher education. Our staff and presenters offer resources to help our future Latino leaders to succeed in their educational goals and make their college experience an enjoyable experience as well. Education is knowledge and knowledge Is power!!
EMPOWERMENT
We want to empower students to go even further in every way, shape, and form! Whether that be in their education, career, or personal growth. No task is too big or too small.
SUPPORT
FAMILY
At the LYLC this is a big one! Our friends are our family, and we've cultivated that culture in our organization for over 30 years. Family to us is more than those we are born with; it is also those we surround ourselves with and those who are there to keep us moving forward in the right direction and bring us back when we might be steering off.
Our organization is proud to announce that we now have over 2,500 members dating back to 1993! Members come from different fields, backgrounds, and professions, and are ready to help in any way they can! As Latinos, we stand together, and at the Latino Youth Leadership Conference, our youth are our future!
SERVICE
The conference may be a week long, but LYLC doesn't stop there. Our Latino Youth Leadership Alumni stay active year-round, getting out in the community and giving back! Our Alumni help by organizing great socials, events, and volunteer opportunities so all LYLC graduates can stay active in the community! What are you waiting for? Are you ready to join?
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Our team is here to help! Feel free to reach out.
No question is too big or too small. Hablamos español.
Email our team:
Applications & Participating: recruitment@latinoyouthleadership.org
General Questions: lylc@latinoyouthleadership.org
Donations and Sponsorships: Irene@latinoyouthleadership.org
Alumni: lyla@unlv.edu
OUR SPONSORS & Supporters Make the lylc possible
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