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APIs Mobilize's goal is to empower our next generation of leaders with the knowledge and skills to become effective leaders in their 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. |
STUDENTS WILL
Learn the importance of leadership and youth in government.
Develop leadership skills, including public speaking and effective negotiation.
Engage with high-level professionals and elected officials.
Understand the tools for success in the professional world.
Participate in a youth-driven advocacy campaign.
Develop leadership skills, including public speaking and effective negotiation.
Engage with high-level professionals and elected officials.
Understand the tools for success in the professional world.
Participate in a youth-driven advocacy campaign.
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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: 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13 (All Saturdays)
Location: Oakland, CA
Time 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Graduation Ceremony: July 13th, 2024
The first 16 admitted students will receive a $250 scholarship. All other participants will have the opportunity to apply for additional scholarships throughout the program.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2024
Please view our FAQ page for support on your application. For additional questions or accommodation requests, please contact Angel Lin at [email protected].