Hispanic student Educational Summit
PRESENTED BY
CO-PRESENTED BY
SUSTAINER of Latino Education SPONSORS
About the summit
There is a vital need to encourage Hispanic students to stay in school, excel in their studies and pursue higher education. The Summit plays an intricate part, to fulfill this need. Educated Latino youth, who become are provided with the equity opportunities become role models and investment 100% in North Carolina’s future.
The NCSHP's Summit is the largest educational conference in NC for middle and high school Hispanic students. Over 17,000 students from schools in over 35 counties throughout North Carolina have participated in our annual summit initiative since 2000. The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute’s study “The New Latino South and the Challenge to Public Education” by Andrea Wainer highlights our summit initiative as: “Especially noteworthy is the NCSHP which organizes an annual statewide Hispanic educational summit“.
At each year’s Summit, we will ask ALL students and participants to help us raise money for the “Students Helping Students Go to College” Fund. This Scholarship, established by the NC Hispanic College Fund, empowers students to contribute to and support the education of their peers. To date, middle school and high school students generously donated over $1,000.00s for the NC Hispanic College fund!
The Hispanic Srudent Educational Summit (HSES) promotes and disseminates information about post-secondary education among Hispanic youth in North Carolina.
STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS GO TO COLLEGE!
Objectives
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To serve as an outreach program to promote education among 7th – 12th-grade Hispanic students utilizing workshops and presentations.
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To motivate Hispanic students to excel at the highest potential in their studies through motivational talks by speakers who have achieved success in their professional careers.
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To offer Hispanic students tips and information to acquire skills and develop strategies to improve their academic achievements.
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To inform Hispanic students on educational opportunities and school programs in various community colleges and universities.