National Latino Advocacy Summit for Political Science Students

Event Overview:

The National Latino Advocacy Summit aims to empower the Latino community and enhance advocacy skills among Latinos to support their families and communities effectively. Our objective is to celebrate important achievements in various Latino communities across America by addressing gaps in representation, knowledge, and access to key opportunities and to amplify Commerce and whole-of-government resources on business, workforce development, entrepreneurship, data and innovation, and climate resilience work.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Location: Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C., 20230

Highlights of the Summit:

• Keynote Speeches: Prominent Latino leaders and policymakers will share their insights and experiences.
  
• Focused Sessions: Engage in discussions on workforce development, financial literacy, small business support, and more.
  
• Direct Engagement: Opportunities to connect directly with government agencies to explore grants and resources available for the Latino community and more.
  

The goal of the summit is to:

• Seat at the Table & Center of the Conversation — Provide our Latino communities in urban, rural, and suburban areas with the opportunity to engage face-to-face with program leaders from across the federal government to share their community's most pressing concerns and needs. 
• Celebrate, Empower, & Include – The Latino Advocacy Summit aims to educate, connect, and celebrate opportunities for Latino communities nationwide. Together, Hispanic Access and Commerce bureaus, alongside federal agencies, will showcase various programs, resources, technical assistance, training, and more tailored for our communities.
• Foster Impactful Partnerships – Provide tangible opportunities for Latino organizations to actively engage in important Administration initiatives in their communities, including policy implementation and program efforts that are top priorities for their communities, the Commerce Department, and across the federal government.

Confirm your attendance as soon as possible as spaces are limited. For more details and to register, please Register Here