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HYS RA Application 2008

~~APPLY NOW for Summer 2008!~~

Applications Closed for Summer 2008

Hispanic Youth Symposium

Program Overview:

The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a national program where Latino high school students get the opportunity to have the college experience. This program is designed to get students to think about college, their future professional lives, and the contributions they can make as Latinos in the community. The annual Hispanic Youth Symposium held at a local university and will consist of high school students from the around area spending 4 days and 3 nights on campus.

200 high schools students and 26 Resident Assistants are chosen from a pool of applicants to attend the symposium. High school students will arrive mid day on day one, and have an opportunity to bond with their familia and their resident assistant. On the second day of the program, the students will have the opportunity to discuss real-world policy issues and meet successful Latinos from many disciplines. Students will meet doctors, lawyers, scientists, etc. and learn that they too can reach their professional goals. On the third day, students will focus on college preparation and admissions. College recruiters from local community colleges to top Universities around the country will be in attendance to talk to students about campus life, financial aid, and academic courses. On the last day of the program, students will focus on career opportunities and meet professionals in the federal government and private sector. In the afternoon, scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students as well as the winners of the speech, essay, art, and talent show competitions. By the end of the program, students will be highly charged, motivated, and inspired to achieve success.

The Resident Assistants, who are current college students or recent graduates, lead a familia, a group of 8-10 high school students. All students attend workshops to prepare them academically and professionally including RAs, who will attend a set of workshops designed for college students. Additionally, one resident assistant has the opportunity to win a $500 scholarship while participating in the 4 day program.

For more details about the program you can visit www.hispanicyouth.org

Apply to one of two positions either as a RA or a RA Aide

Resident Assistants

Each RA will be placed with a familia of approximately 8 students, grouped by gender. RAs primary duties are to supervise the familia and be a positive role model. They will also assist the RA coordinator by performing various tasks as they arise.

Qualities

-Bilingual (preferable)

-Good rapport with youth

-Current college student (have completed at least their freshman year of college before summer program) or recent college graduate and at least 18 yrs old. * For Phoenix must have completed sophomore year of college *

-Be in good standing with university

-Responsible and reliable

-Available to stay on campus during entire 4-day 3-night program.

Responsibilities

-Attend all trainings via telephone conference

-Agree to mentor students which will be called a “familia”

-Follow instructions given by Lead RAs/HYS Committee Members/HCF Staff

During Days of HYS

-Lead your “familia”

-Ensure students are safe and attend all activities and workshops

-Attend all RA workshops

-Serve as active mentors/role models to all students at all times for students

-Conduct bed checks every night and Enforce curfews

Resident Assistant Aides

Each RA will be placed with a familia of approximately 8 students, grouped by gender. RA Aides primary duties assist the RAs in supervising the HYS students and to be a positive role model. They will also assist the RA coordinator by performing various tasks as they arise.

Qualities

-RAs to be bilingual (preferable)

-Good rapport with youth

-Assistants should be recent high school graduate (At least 18 yrs old), current college student, or recent college graduate

-Responsible and reliable

-Available to stay on campus during entire 4-day 3-night program.

Responsibilities

-Attend all trainings via telephone conference

During Days of HYS

-Serve as active mentors/role models to all students at all times for students

-Escort students, for example to workshops and competitions, and keep track of those students

-Set a good example and be a mentor for students

-Assist RA coordinator with any tasks that may arise such as supervising students, setting up rooms, etc.

-Conduct Nightly rounds

Currently, because we are limited in funding we CANNOT provide transportation to students outside of the region/state in which the symposium is held but RAs do have FREE room and board, as well as food, for the 4 days of the program. *FOR the Richmond Symposium we will be offering transportation/carpooling from DC/Northern VA Area/MD to Richmond. Check-in for the Richmond Symposium will start at 8pm on Tues. July 15, the night before the symposium. We will have a bus/van waiting at Vienna Metro Station that evening and will be departing at 4pm to take you to the university and on day 4 to return you to the station*

If you have any questions please email cjuarez@hispanicfund.org

Hispanic Youth Symposium RA APPLICATION:

Please select the Hispanic Youth Symposium program you are submitting a Resident Assistant Application for:

Do you have a 2nd choice? If so, indicate which one.

Which position are you applying for? *

(?)

Resident Assistant

RA Aide

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Male

Female

Shirt Size *

YL		S
M		L
XL		XXL

E-mail: *

Phone number: *

Permanent Address: *

Mailing Address:

University/College name: *

Classification: *

(?)

(Please select one)

Freshman (Next Fall)		Sophomore (Next Fall)
Junior (Next Fall)		Senior (Next Fall)
Masters (Next Fall)		MBA (Next Fall)
PhD (Next Fall)		Professional School (Next Fall)
Recent College Graduate (working Next Fall)		Other

Anticipated Graduation Date: *

(?)

When are you expecting to complete your undergraduate degree?

Major: *

Minor:

How or from whom did you hear about the Hispanic Youth Symposium? *

Are you a former Hispanic Youth Symposium participant? *

Yes No

If yes, what role(s), location(s), and year(s)?

(?)

Are you an HCF scholar? *

Yes No

If yes, what year and who was your sponsor?

Have you had any previous experience as a Resident Assistant? *

Yes No

If yes explain. If no, please list any previous employment or volunteer work that you may have done that is relevant to this position.

For short answers: approx. less than 150 words/less than 2 lines (not a paragraph please)

Please list any activities/leadership skills that may show your potential as a leader. *

What factors influenced your decision to apply for an RA/ RA Aide position at the Hispanic Youth Symposium?

What qualities about you make you a good role model? *

Please upload a head shot/photo of yourself

The picture will be used so that the Lead RAs/coordinator can recognize you and they will be familiar with all the RAs prior to the program. They will be the only ones viewing this picture. (picture is not required to submit this application; just requested)

* Required

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