Latino Leadership Program
The Latino Leadership Program (Programa de Liderazgo Latino) is for Latinx who want to strengthen their leadership skills, build connections and to help them advocate for their children and families, engage in their community, and advance in their jobs and careers.
About the program
Each session of the Latino Leadership Program brings together up to 35 participants who want to make a difference in our schools, communities and neighborhoods.
The course takes people through various goal setting and reflections, including:
Short-term goals: Participants set goals and create a self-driven plan examining education, career, and future; build a social network of peers who can help them develop as leaders; and connect to community resources and leaders within the Latino community.
Intermediate goals: Participants gain self-confidence; apply leadership knowledge to their career and civic life; remain connected to a community of peers and tap each other for support; and advocate for themselves, their family and their community and make progress on personal and professional goals,
Long-term goals: Participants advance in their careers or jobs; become community leaders and volunteers; or become facilitators for future Latino Leadership trainings.
Latino Leadership Program alumni say ...
“The Latino Leadership Program opened my eyes to certain skills—that I already had, I just didn’t know it yet. It was a wakeup call to apply and extend my skills; with family; work; and my interactions with others. I learned so much about myself because this class allowed me to reflect on myself.” — Alumni
“Because of the interactions I had in the Latino Leadership Program, I learned of other organizations and what other people were doing for their communities. And, it got me thinking on what more I could do?” — Alumni
The Latino Leadership Program offers levels of learning and one level of training:
This free program is seven-weeks long and is offered both in-person and online. It brings participants through various topics including the following:
- Awareness of and confidence in personal leadership values and styles
- Knowledge of community assets, challenges and resources
- The importance of team work and communication
- Awareness of the importance of your voice and each person’s voice in the community
- Different leadership styles and how to work with different personalities
Course Information:
- Cost is free
- Materials are provided
- Sessions are conducted in Spanish
- Childcare is available when the program meets in person
- Transportation may be available, depending on location. (In-person only)
- Online platform used is Zoom (online only)
Program Length & Format:
7 weeks long, 6 sessions and a graduation for Level 1 (In-person or Online)
In-person sessions are held at Neighborhood House (179 Robie St E, St Paul, MN 55107). Online classes are via Zoom.
This free six-week long program is offered both in-person and online and can only be taken after taking Level 1 sessions. It moves participants towards community action/building; it’s objectives are to:
- Increase confidence in leading self and others
- Increase knowledge of effective leadership strategies
- Deepen knowledge of how to lead in complex situations and conflicts
- Understand how local government works including structure, processes and connections to key people of influence and who have decision-making power
- Examine ethical leadership
- Create a personal plan for future leadership
Course Information:
- Cost is free
- Materials are provided
- Sessions are conducted in Spanish
- Childcare is available (in-person only)
- Transportation may be available, depending on location. (in-person only)
- Online platform used is Zoom (online only)
Program Length & Format:
6 sessions and a graduation for Level 2 (In-person & Online)
In-person sessions are held at Neighborhood House (179 Robie St E, St Paul, MN 55107). Online classes are via Zoom.
After taking level 1 and 2, alumni are able to take the Latino Leadership Program Facilitator Training in order to become an assistant for the program or to volunteer. This free program is four sessions and is offered both in-person and online. It teaches participants on the following topics:
- Developing facilitation skills for leading a group of students
- Review of the LLP level 1 program
- Practice facilitation with actual students
Course Information:
- Cost is free
- Materials are provided
- Sessions are conducted in Spanish
- Childcare is available (in-person only)
- Transportation may be available, depending on location. (in-person only)
- Online platform used is Zoom (online only)
Program Length & Format:
4 sessions are required for this course
In-person sessions are held at Neighborhood House (179 Robie St E, St Paul, MN 55107). Online classes are via Zoom.
To register for the Latino Leadership Program, email Victoria Campoverde or call Service Connect.
