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CHCI Fellows and Interns Meet with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
October 22, 2012
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CHCI Fellows and Interns met with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Friday, October 19, at his office in Washington, D.C. to discuss current and future education issues and policies. The 34 young professionals and undergraduate students came prepared with detailed and knowledgeable questions on the current state of education in our country. This event represents the third group of CHCI program participants Duncan has met with in the past two years.
CHCI President & CEO Esther Aguilera introduced Duncan to the group before launching into a discussion on issues that included Race to the Top, No Child Left Behind, the nations’ achievement gap, and academic standards. Duncan said he is interested in closing the “opportunity gap” along with the achievement gap. He went on to say that “third grade test scores don’t mean anything if the kids don’t go on to graduate high school.”
CHCI would like to thank Secretary Duncan for his time and CHCI alumni at the Department of Education, Gabriella Gomez and Alejandra Ceja, for facilitating this wonderful opportunity for the interns and fellows.
Applications for CHCI's Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships Launch
October 2, 2012
Applications for CHCI's many programs are now available online! CHCI provides a truly transformational experience for students through various scholarships, internships, and fellowships. Click here for more details.
2012 Hispanic Heritage Month Events Huge Success
September 18, 2012
With a combined attendance of more than 3,000 people, CHCI's 2012 Hispanic Heritage Month Events have concluded and once again they were a huge success! The Public Policy Conference, Reyes of Comedy, and 35th Annual Awards Gala demonstrated how for 35 years CHCI has been committed to Keeping the Founders' Promise of Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders.
CHCI would like to once again thank its generous sponsors of the various Hispanic Heritage Month Events, Public Policy Conference, and 35th Anniversary Awards Gala. Through their support, CHCI is able to fulfill its mission of developing the next generation of Latino leaders by offering life-changing college readiness programs, scholarships, internships, and fellowships that provide professional development, leadership training, and networking opportunities with a powerful group of Latino leaders. The majority of funds raised by Hispanic Heritage Month events will be dedicated to advancing CHCI's programs.
If you missed any part of the conference or Gala, please visit www.livestream.com/chci to watch the main events and relive the exceptional commentary, lively discussion, and thoughtful perspectives.
Watch live streaming video from chci at livestream.com200 Students Join CHCI for Ready to Lead D.C. 2012
October 4, 2012
| Students representing ten high schools from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. attended the Ready to Lead (R2L) event during CHCI’s 2012 Public Policy Conference at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Nearly 200 students joined us for R2L D.C. to receive intensive college-going training, mentorship, and the motivation needed to successfully complete high school and obtain a postsecondary education. Read more |
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CHCI Welcomes the 2012 Fall Congressional Interns
September 28, 2012
On August 27 CHCI welcomed the 2012 Fall Congressional Internship participants. The class is composed of 12 diverse individuals, from 9 different states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. They are pursuing 10 different majors, and two-thirds of the class is the first generation to attend college. The fall Congressional Internship Program provides college students with paid work placement in a Congressional Office for a period of 12 weeks. This unmatched experience allows students to learn first-hand about our nation's legislative process. Promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for this leadership training program. Students gain work experience, participate in community service projects, and receive educational and professional programming provided by CHCI. This comprehensive three-prong approach provides extraordinary learning and networking opportunities for the students.
Click here to read the 2012 Fall Congressional Internship Program Class' profiles.
CHCI Welcomes the 2012-13 Graduate and Public Policy Fellows
September 28, 2012
On August 13 CHCI welcomed the 2012-2013 Public Policy and Graduate Fellowship program participants. The students will embark on a transformative nine-month program experience in Washington D.C. The class includes 22 exceptional young Latino leaders, from 12 states and Puerto Rico, representing eight different Hispanic heritages. The eight Graduate Fellows represent a wide variety of educational and professional experiences, including Automotive Technology, Environmental Engineering, and City and Regional Planning. The fourteen Public Policy Fellows have garnered a variety of degrees that focus on Neuroscience, Labor Studies, Business Administration, and Peace and Conflict Studies.
Click here to read the 2012-13 Graduate and Public Policy Fellows’ profiles.
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