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HYS RA Application 2010

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Hispanic Youth Symposium

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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 is 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 Advisors 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 Advisors, 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 Assistant

Resident Advisors

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

-Current college student (have completed at least their sophomore year of college) or recent college graduate and at least 18 yrs. old.

-Bilingual (preferable)

-Be in good standing with the university

-Good communication skills

-Good leadership skills

-Good management skills

-Responsible and reliable

-Team player

-Able to work under pressure and multi-task

-Able to stay on campus 5 days (all expenses paid)

Responsibilities

-Attend RA conference call meetings

-Agree to mentor students of Familia before, during, and after HYS

-Contact assigned students by phone/e-mail, establish communication and confirm participation

-During HYS: Answer student questions honestly. Engage students in conversations about going to college, etc.

-After HYS: Keep Familia connected through periodic e-mails, phone calls. Arrange for Familia activities when possible

-Follow instructions given by Lead RAs/HYS

Resident Advisor Assistants

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

Qualities

-Current college student or senior in high school (at least 18 yrs. old at the time of the symposium)

-Bilingual (preferable)

-Be in good standing with the high school or university

-Good communication skills

-Responsible and reliable

-Team Player

-Able to work under pressure and multi-task

-Able to stay on campus 5 days (all expenses paid)

Responsibilities

-Assist Lead RAs before and during HYS

-Attend RA conference call meetings

-Serve as back up support during HYS

-Escort students to competitions

During Days of HYS

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

-Set a good example and be a mentor for students

FREE room and board, as well as meals, for the 5 days of the program included.

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 Advisor

RA Assistant

Would you be able to stay throughout the entire symposium? *

Yes No

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Male

Female

Shirt Size *

S		M
L		XL
XXL

E-mail: *

Phone number: *

Permanent Address: *

Mailing Address:

University/College name: *

Classification: *

(?)

(Please select one)

Junior in high school (Next Fall)		Senior in high school (Next Fall)
Freshman in college (Next Fall)		Sophomore in college (Next Fall)
Junior in college (Next Fall)		Senior in college (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 submit your most current resume. *

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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