After the Symposium
The Hispanic Youth Symposium is not just a one-time event: It is the first step on a pathway to college and career that is supported locally as well as nationally by an array of committed staff members!
The Hispanic College Fund employs a full-time year-round staff member who resides in the Washington DC area and continues to work with the students after the symposium concludes. With year-round programming, the Hispanic College Fund provides students with opportunities for tutoring, college and career counseling, academic competitions and field trips, scholarships, leadership development, community service, parental support, and more.
In the year following the 2007 Hispanic Youth Symposium, student activities included participation in three workshops: How to Write a Resume, Interview Skills, and Business Etiquette.
An Electronic Outreach Campaign
In addition to receiving local outreach and support, all student alumni will receive emails from the national Hispanic College Fund office with information about scholarship opportunities, internships, college access information, and career profiles and opportunities. These emails will continue indefinitely.
Just a Phone Call Away
Students will connect with Hispanic College Fund staff during the symposium and make friendships and support networks that will last a lifetime. The Hispanic College Fund staff are always available by telephone or email to answer questions and provide resources to any student at any time.
Mentors and Volunteers Have a Lasting Impact
A key component of the Hispanic Youth Symposium is the involvement of the community volunteers and college “near peer” advisors who work with and speak to the students - 90% of Hispanic Youth Symposium alumni report leaving the symposium with a mentor. These relationships remain long after the symposium ends, providing the students with additional support as they progress through their educational pathway.
