Paid Smithsonian Leadership Program
Celebrating 10 years
Watch the program in action. Young Ambassadors Program Promotional Video
Gain professional experience, network with Latino leaders, hone your leadership skills, and get involved in your community this summer with a paid internship. Apply to the Young Ambassadors Program! #SLCYAP2015
Who? Graduating high school seniors with a commitment to the arts, sciences, or humanities as it pertains to Latino communities
What? Week-long, all-expenses paid training and leadership seminar and a four-week internship with a $2,000 program stipend
Where? Washington D.C. and internships in 19 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
When? June 21-July 31, 2015
Why? Opportunity to explore various career paths, embrace your own cultural heritage, and gain practical and leadership skills and intellectual growth
Application deadline: April 6, 2015
For more information, to view the promotional video, and to apply visit: http://latino.si.edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm
Press Release: 2015 Young Ambassadors Program Application Press Release
For questions: Email SLCEducation@si.edu
“I was able to learn, laugh, and create with some of the most amazing Latino students from around the nation. Thank you, YAP.” 2014 Young Ambassador
The Smithsonian Latino Center gratefully acknowledges major and continued program support from Ford Motor Company Fund.
Sweetwater High School Counselors are committed to providing a comprehensive counseling and guidance program as a vehicle to assist students in acquiring and using life-long learning and self-managing skills. We are committed to implementing a proactive and preventative program which employs strategies to enhance student academic success, provide career awareness, develop employment readiness, encourage self-awareness, foster interpersonal communication skills and impart life success skills.