The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) has announced its second virtual, month-long R2L NextGen program. The event is a summer leadership experience designed just for Latino high school students. According to CHCI, 100 high school sophomores and juniors will engage in discussions and workshops about social issues, political processes, and college preparedness via video conferencing and an online classroom.
Selected students will also be meeting with key Latino leaders, including members of Congress, who are making a difference.
Program sponsors include State Farm, the founding sponsor of the R2L NextGen Program, the Ford Motor Company Fund, Southwest, the official airline of CHCI Leadership Programs, Macy’s, the official wardrobe sponsor of R2L NextGen, the Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., and Edison International.
General Support is provided by Verizon, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, and Univision Communications. Inc.
Regional sponsors include The California Endowment, The Avalos Foundation, the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, KXLA-TV, Mr. Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and Family, POLITANK, Hispanic Federation, Edison International/Southern California Edison, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, Dan Epstein, Phillips 66, GEAR UP 4 LA, and Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP.
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