PR/HYLI
The Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute is sponsored by the New York State Puerto Rican Hispanic Task Force and the New York State Education Department. The goals of the Institute are to develop leadership skills in Puerto Rican/Hispanic youth; to create opportunities for Puerto Rican/Hispanic students to interact with positive role models such as Puerto Rican/Hispanic elected officials, educators, and business leaders; to create partnerships and conversations among educators, business leaders and students, and to develop in depth knowledge of the state legislative process. In preparation for the Institute a local training program sponsored by the Capital District RBERN is conducted. Students that apply for the program are trained over the winter and twelve students are then selected to participate in the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute in Albany in March. During the three-day Institute in Albany, students participate in leadership activities, network with high school students from across New York State, and participate in a mock assembly.
Program Objectives:
- Develop leadership skills in Hispanic youth.
- Provide opportunities for students to interact with positive role models.
- Foster partnerships and conversations among educators, business leaders, and students.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the state legislative process.
Course Content Overview:
Over approximately six months, Hispanic students from New York State will study leadership development, civic engagement, and democracy, focusing on NYS government, legislative processes, parliamentary procedures, public speaking, and selected Assembly Bills.
Additional Program Highlights:
- Regional Delegations Study of Topics: Focus on local issues, NYS legislative process, parliamentary procedure, and selected bills.
- Participation in the Three-Day Institute: Involves team-building activities, Mock Assembly session, student recognition dinner, keynote speakers, and career workshops.
- Extension and Refinement of Leadership Skills: Continued development of leadership skills within home and school communities.
- Outstanding Student Delegate Educational Field Trips: Opportunities to visit Washington, DC and/or Puerto Rico to engage with elected officials.
Contact Information:
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Theresa Longhi PR/HYLI Lead Trainer (518) 813-6031 |
Dr. Marcia Ranieri Executive Director, RBERN (518)-479-6805 |