APIs Mobilize's goal is to empower our next generation of leaders with the knowledge and skills to become effective leaders in the community.
In 2018, with the support and leadership from Aimee Eng, president of the Oakland Unified School District, we launched our Bay Area (formerly East Bay) program to empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander youth in the region.
Twenty-five Junior and Senior students from Bay Area High Schools will be invited to participate in a five-week summer youth leadership program. Our program consists of weekly seminars that help our participants to gain leadership skills and understand the democratic process. Students learn directly through conversations and lectures with community leaders, elected officials, academics, professionals, artists, legislative staffers, and other experts.
Workshops throughout the program allow students to develop the confidence, discipline, and knowledge they need to navigate through high school and prepare for graduation and college. Our guest speakers serve as role models; their success stories inspire students to move through their own path to success and become leaders in their communities.
Mobilize students who participate in our cohort are eligible to apply for scholarships through our API Caucus Scholar award.
In 2018, with the support and leadership from Aimee Eng, president of the Oakland Unified School District, we launched our Bay Area (formerly East Bay) program to empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander youth in the region.
Twenty-five Junior and Senior students from Bay Area High Schools will be invited to participate in a five-week summer youth leadership program. Our program consists of weekly seminars that help our participants to gain leadership skills and understand the democratic process. Students learn directly through conversations and lectures with community leaders, elected officials, academics, professionals, artists, legislative staffers, and other experts.
Workshops throughout the program allow students to develop the confidence, discipline, and knowledge they need to navigate through high school and prepare for graduation and college. Our guest speakers serve as role models; their success stories inspire students to move through their own path to success and become leaders in their communities.
Mobilize students who participate in our cohort are eligible to apply for scholarships through our API Caucus Scholar award.
STUDENTS WILL
Learn the importance of leadership and youth in government.
Develop leadership skills, including public speaking and the power of effective negotiation.
Engage with high-level professionals, including elected officials, community organizers, and business executives.
Understand the tools for business etiquette and success in the professional world.
Participate in a youth-driven advocacy campaign.
Develop leadership skills, including public speaking and the power of effective negotiation.
Engage with high-level professionals, including elected officials, community organizers, and business executives.
Understand the tools for business etiquette and success in the professional world.
Participate in a youth-driven advocacy campaign.
A big thank you to our program partners:
Aimee Eng, Former School Board Director OUSD, Laney College APASS Program, and Berkeley City College.
Aimee Eng, Former School Board Director OUSD, Laney College APASS Program, and Berkeley City College.
The youth leadership program is also supported by Attorney General Rob Bonta and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. Support also comes from community organizations including Asian Pacific Islander Student Achievement (APISA), Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association (APISBMA), Lion Rock, AYPAL, and OCA - East Bay.
BAY AREA MYLP 2024
Session Dates: June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, and July 13
Location: Laney College, Oakland, CA
Time 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Graduation Ceremony: July 13, 2024
All participants of the 2024 MYLP Cohort will receive a $400 cash scholarship.
Students will also have an opportunity to be awarded a $250 scholarship.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2024
Please view our FAQ page for support on your application.
For accommodation requests or any additional questions, please contact Angel Lin at Angel@Lam-Consult.com or (425) 890-7423.