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About the Program

Community Partner

The Hispanic College Fund is proud to announce that it is, once again, partnering with the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium to deliver this program. The Consortium is co-hosting the event and providing assistance to the Hispanic College Fund with the recruitment of students, coordination of the program, and fundraising.

The Central Valley Higher Education Consortium (CVHEC) is a non-profit, incorporated partnership of 21 accredited community colleges and public and independent universities. Established in 2000, by the presidents and chancellors of the region’s colleges and universities, CVHEC serves a 10-county area including Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumne counties. Together, CVHEC and its member higher education institutions are committed to enhancing the quality of life in the Valley by increasing the number of area students who continue their education beyond high school and by educating graduates ready to meet the demands of a competitive workplace.

After the symposium, all Hispanic Youth Symposium alumni will join the Hispanic Youth Institute for year-round programming and continued support.

About the Program

The Hispanic College Fund is partnering with the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium (CV-HEC) to bring the Hispanic Youth Symposium to California’s Central Valley for the 5th consecutive year! 150 local high school students and more than 100 community volunteers will come to the campus of CSU Fresno from July 20th-23rd, 2010 for a four-day, three-night program that allows them to develop a network of peers and mentors, learn about resources and tools for college, and develop a long-term career vision.

Competitions will be held for $2,000, $1,000, and $500 scholarships in art, speech, and talent categories. The symposium only requires a $10 personal investment fee from the students.

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A Year-Round Program

Following the symposium, all students will automatically become part of the Central Valley Hispanic Youth Institute year-round programming, where the Hispanic College Fund and CV-HEC staff will work closely with the symposium students and community partners to deliver information and programming that reinforces the themes of college, career, and community. The Hispanic College Fund will also stay in electronic contact with the students, providing them ongoing information about scholarships, internships, and college application deadlines as they are available regionally and nationally.

The Hispanic College Fund ensures students who participate in the Hispanic Youth Symposium become part of a network that supports their educational and professional aspirations indefinitely.

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Investing in the Community

The Central Valley Hispanic Youth Institute will cost around $130,000 to run, and 87 cents from every dollar raised go to support direct costs (including student meals, lodging, classroom space, and supplies) and staff that make the symposium a success. Click here to see how the Hispanic College Fund makes this investment in the community.

We rely on volunteers and the generosity of community donors, corporations, and foundations to support the program. Join us today and help make a difference in the lives of very driven and deserving students!