It is APIs Mobilize's goal to empower our next generation of leaders with the knowledge and skills to become effective leaders in the community and encourage their consideration of careers in the public service sector.
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 schools will be chosen to participate in a five-week summer youth leadership program. Our summer program consists of weekly seminars that help our participants to gain leadership skills and understand the democratic process through lectures by community leaders, elected officials, professionals, artists, and veteran politicos.
The speakers serve as role models to students and the program workshops help students develop confidence, discipline, and skills they need to navigate through high school and prepare for graduation and college. The role models’ success stories inspire students to move through their own pathway to success and become leaders in their communities.
Mobilize students are eligible to apply for scholarships through our API Caucus Scholar award.
The youth leadership program is supported by Attorney General Rob Bonta and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. The program is also supported by community organizations including Asian Pacific Islander Student Achievement (APISA), Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association (APISBMA), Lion Rock, AYPAL, and OCA - East Bay.
This year, we are excited to collaborate with Laney College APASS Program. Due to the surge in COVID cases, we will host the sessions online via Zoom.
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 schools will be chosen to participate in a five-week summer youth leadership program. Our summer program consists of weekly seminars that help our participants to gain leadership skills and understand the democratic process through lectures by community leaders, elected officials, professionals, artists, and veteran politicos.
The speakers serve as role models to students and the program workshops help students develop confidence, discipline, and skills they need to navigate through high school and prepare for graduation and college. The role models’ success stories inspire students to move through their own pathway to success and become leaders in their communities.
Mobilize students are eligible to apply for scholarships through our API Caucus Scholar award.
The youth leadership program is supported by Attorney General Rob Bonta and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. The program is also supported by community organizations including Asian Pacific Islander Student Achievement (APISA), Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association (APISBMA), Lion Rock, AYPAL, and OCA - East Bay.
This year, we are excited to collaborate with Laney College APASS Program. Due to the surge in COVID cases, we will host the sessions online via Zoom.
Seminar Topics:
Session Dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 (All Saturdays)
Each Sessions runs from: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Session & Graduation Ceremony Location: Online via Zoom
**Due to the surge in COVID cases, we will host the sessions online via Zoom.
The Mobilize leadership program traditionally serves East Bay students. However, we will consider high school student applicants from the Bay Area for the virtual program.**
Should you have any questions, please contact Yee Xiong at Yee@Lam-Consult.com or (530) 867-0441.
- The importance of leadership and youth in government
- Leadership skills training: public speaking and the power of effective negotiation
- Business etiquette and tips on how to be successful
- Youth driven advocacy campaign
- Know history, know self
Session Dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 (All Saturdays)
Each Sessions runs from: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Session & Graduation Ceremony Location: Online via Zoom
**Due to the surge in COVID cases, we will host the sessions online via Zoom.
The Mobilize leadership program traditionally serves East Bay students. However, we will consider high school student applicants from the Bay Area for the virtual program.**
Should you have any questions, please contact Yee Xiong at Yee@Lam-Consult.com or (530) 867-0441.
***** APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2022 *****
All participants will receive a $100 cash scholarship. Students will also have an opportunity to be awarded a $250 scholarship.
All participants will receive a $100 cash scholarship. Students will also have an opportunity to be awarded a $250 scholarship.