About the Program
The Sacramento UNITY Program builds bridges across Asian, Latino, Black, and Native communities while cultivating a new generation of leaders prepared for public service. Hosted in partnership with Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem Mai Vang, the program helps participants develop leadership skills, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen their understanding of civic engagement and community leadership.
Through interactive workshops and mentorship, students build confidence, discipline, and the skills needed to navigate high school, prepare for graduation, and succeed in college. Participants learn from leaders who share their personal and professional journeys, inspiring students to recognize their own strengths, pursue their goals, and make a positive impact in their communities.
Scholarship: All accepted program participants will receive a $150 cash scholarship. Program participants are also eligible to apply for the Lydia Cruz Scholarship.
Target Students: High school juniors and seniors of all backgrounds who are interested in leadership development, civic engagement, and building bridges across Asian, Latino, Black, and Native communities.
Through interactive workshops and mentorship, students build confidence, discipline, and the skills needed to navigate high school, prepare for graduation, and succeed in college. Participants learn from leaders who share their personal and professional journeys, inspiring students to recognize their own strengths, pursue their goals, and make a positive impact in their communities.
Scholarship: All accepted program participants will receive a $150 cash scholarship. Program participants are also eligible to apply for the Lydia Cruz Scholarship.
Target Students: High school juniors and seniors of all backgrounds who are interested in leadership development, civic engagement, and building bridges across Asian, Latino, Black, and Native communities.
Student Testimonials
"From participating in the APIs Mobilize Program, the greatest benefit I received was understanding that no matter your ethnic/racial background, everyone has a chance to succeed and make positive changes in the community. I would recommend APIs Mobilize to further one’s knowledge of racial/ethnic studies and also for scholarship benefits."
Layla Harvey, Valley High School, 2022 Sacramento UNITY Leadership Program
“I gained new insights into how people who have struggled like me get to where they are today. My favorite part is meeting with those people and getting to know their stories and advice.”
Alysa Saelee, Valley High School, 2022 Sacramento UNITY Leadership Program
"From participating in the APIs Mobilize Program, the greatest benefit I received was understanding that no matter your ethnic/racial background, everyone has a chance to succeed and make positive changes in the community. I would recommend APIs Mobilize to further one’s knowledge of racial/ethnic studies and also for scholarship benefits."
Layla Harvey, Valley High School, 2022 Sacramento UNITY Leadership Program
“I gained new insights into how people who have struggled like me get to where they are today. My favorite part is meeting with those people and getting to know their stories and advice.”
Alysa Saelee, Valley High School, 2022 Sacramento UNITY Leadership Program
