African-American Leaders of Tomorrow Conference for High School Students

African American Leaders for Tomorrow conference (File Photos – csudh.edu)

PASADENA – ColoradoBoulevard.net:

Assemblymember Chris Holden announced that applications are available for the African-American Leaders of tomorrow (AALT) conference – a four-day residential summer program from July 20 – 23, 2022, for high school freshmen and sophomores.

By News Desk

The conference will be held on the campus of California State University Dominquez Hills (CSUDH). The conference applications for students in the 41^st Assembly District are due Monday, April 25, 2022 by 5:00 pm.

Selected applicants will receive training in leadership, college preparedness, career development and civic engagement by attending daily workshops in a college environment. Students will be housed on the campus of CSUDH. Meals, program materials and transportation during the conference will be provided at no cost to the participants. For students living outside of Los Angeles County, transportation to the conference will be provided.

The applications are open to students who are currently high school freshmen or sophomores with 2.5 or higher GPA, who were in good academic standing as of January 1, 2022.  Students who are interested in careers in government and/or have demonstrated leadership involvement in school or in their community, are encouraged to apply.

To download the application, visit blackcaucus.legislature.ca.gov/aalt-2022

Contact Ann Marie Hickambottom at (626) 351 – 1917 or Ann.Hickambottom@asm.ca.gov with any questions.