Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference and Celebration

The César Chávez Leadership Conference and Celebration is a free college and career motivational event for junior high, high school, community college students, parents, and community members.

This annual conference introduces the value of attending college - particularly to individuals who may not be considering higher education due to a lack of information or financial resources. Each year, the conference delivers an engaging program that:

• Nurtures the concept that all individuals are leaders
• Provides information on the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admission requirements
• Provides information on how to transfer from the California Community College (CCC) system to the University of California system
• Introduces a number of career paths, including how to become a doctor, pharmacist, engineer, and social science professions both in the public and private sectors
• Exhibitors session including campus and community partners sharing college, career, and student support resources

This free conference averages over 1000 attendees each year, from predominantly low-income and underrepresented backgrounds. Attendees leave empowered, believing they can achieve their goals and knowing their resources to do so.

The Cesar Chavez Leadership Conference and Celebration occurs annually. Your contribution supports our efforts to expand our audience and provide a dynamic conference.

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