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These articles include news and information about topics such as Latino community issues, leadership, civic engagement, education, and other subjects of interest to young Latino leaders in the United States. Knowledge about important issues that affect the Latino community is vital to effective leadership. Get informed, then get involved!

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"Veteran" of AmeriCorps Pleads for the Program's Survival


José Fulgencio Manzanares from Boise, Idaho,recently completed a ten-month term of service for AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps. 		Mar 15, 2006

4 Million Youth face Tough Road to Adulthood Success


A new report shows that eight of ten indicators of child well-being have improved nationally, corresponding to a six-year period of economic growth and significant expansion of public programs. Despite this news, the study cautions that nearly one in six young adults, ages 18 to 24, are not working, have no degree beyond high school, and are not enrolled in school. These “disconnected” youth face a particularly tough transition to successful adulthood. 		Jun 03, 2004

East Harlem Program Prepares Latino Youth for Success in College and Careers


NCLR joined with partners PROMESA: East Harlem Council for Community Improvement, Inc. (PROMESA/EHCCI) and PepsiCo Foundation to announce a new initiative to help Latino students graduate from high school, prepare for college, and explore career opportunities. 		Feb 28, 2007

Latino Students Gravitate Towards HSI's


HSIs represent only 7 percent of all institutions of higher education, but enroll almost half of all Latinos... 		Feb 02, 2005
  

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