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!
Joining AGUILA
Staff members and students from AGUILA will attend the symposium, and after the program all Hispanic Youth Symposium alumni will be invited to join the AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute!
With year-round programming, AGUILA provides students with opportunities for tutoring, college and career counseling, academic competitions and field trips, scholarships, leadership development, community service, parental support, and more. Year-round workshops include:
- Dressing for Success
- Personal Budgeting in College
- Applying for Financial Aid
- How to Write a College Essay
- Attendance at College Fairs
- Writing a Personal Family History
- Financial Literacy
- Career Workshops
AGULA seniors are then honored at a special celebration in May of each year, marking their rite of passage from high school to college.
Following high school graduation, AGUILA provides follow-up and continued support for students through their Alumni Association.
An Electronic Outreach Campaign
In addition to joining AGUILA’s activities, 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.
