2017 Latino Youth Leadership Conference

The annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference is an exciting day full of high energy, inspiration, motivational speakers, practical tips for college, workshops and a College and Career Fair for Latino middle school and high school students from all across Georgia. Parents, teachers, school staff and volunteers also participate.

Now in its 18th year, the Latino Youth Leadership Conference attracts nearly 2,000 students, parents, teachers and volunteers. The conference aims to motivate Latino students to finish high school and pursue college; provide them with the tools and skills they need to access a college education; develop leadership skills; and promote career exploration.

WHAT:	18th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference
WHO:	Latino middle school and high school students from all over Georgia.   Parents, teachers and school staff are invited to participate.
WHEN:	Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE:	Kennesaw State University, Marietta campus
COST:	FREE. Breakfast and lunch provided at no cost. For more details and to register for the event please visit:  http://thelaa.org/events/latino-youth-leadership-conference/

College Prep Series

Leadership Workshop

Bank of America Student Leaders

Student Leaders®

Providing inspiration and tools to help
tomorrow’s leaders succeed

Every year, through our Student Leaders program we help connect 225 community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service. They’re awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Boys and Girls Clubs of America and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. The Student Leaders Summit focuses on skill building and creating a more civically engaged society.

Student Leaders is part of our ongoing commitment to preparing young people for a brighter future. If you or someone you know have a passion for improving the community, click here to learn more about our eligibility criteria. The 2018 Student Leader application period will end on Feb. 2, 2018 

Wealthy Habits Program for Middle School students Columbus Day

All of the Wealthy Habits programs mix fun and finance. Our one-day program is an excellent introduction to what gives an individual financial freedom and a general understanding of what it takes to achieve Wealthy Habits.

The one-day program provides an overview of the following topics:

• Earning Money and Paying Taxes
• Budgeting
• Saving for Emergencies
• Investing
• The Rule of 72 (Compound Interest)

 

Register today at:  https://wealthyhabits.org/day-programs/one-day-programs-schedule/

Gwinnett County Public School Foundation Scholarships - Multiple Opportunities

The 2018 GCPS Foundation Scholarships are now available and are individually listed.  Click here to access. The deadline for the scholarships managed by the GCPS Foundation is December 11, 2017. Letters of Recommendation must be completed by December 14, 2017.

 

The Foundation awards scholarships to Gwinnett County Public School graduating seniors only.

Winners will be announced May 2018.

Dates to remember:

1. Application process begins - October 2, 2017
2. Deadline for submitting applications  -December 11, 2017
3. Deadline for Letters of Recommendations - December 14, 2017

The GCPS Foundation has proudly awarded over $350,000 in student scholarships to GCPS graduating seniors.  Scholarships range in value from $500-$6,000.  Keep visiting the GCPS Foundation Catalogue online to view additional scholarships as they become available.