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 LATINO LEADERSHIP 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.
To register for the program, please contact Victoria Campoverde at vcampoverde@neighb.org or call our Service Connect line at 651-789-3602
Level 1 – Overview:
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
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.
Level 2 – Overview:
This free program six-week long program that 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
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.
Latino Leadership Program Training for Facilitators
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
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.
• Cost is free
• Materials are provided
• Sessions are conducted in Spanish only
• 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)
Participant Requirements:
• Spanish-speaking Latinx
• Age 18+
• Live, work or volunteer in Minnesota (In-person sessions)
• Beginning involvement or seeking to get more involved in the community, a school or neighborhood.
• Active participation in class
• Must be able to attend all sessions
What are the training methods used in class?
Training methods for both in-person and online classes include:
• Learning activities
• Small group discussions (or breakout sessions on Zoom)
• Exchange of personal experiences
• Guest speakers and panels
For questions or to register for the program, please email Victoria Campoverde or call our Service Connect line at 651-789-3602