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Southern California Program

APPLICATIONS CLOSED
APIs Mobilize's goal is to empower our next generation of leaders with the knowledge and skills to become effective leaders in the community. 

The Mobilize Youth Leadership Program provides students with resources, skill-building exercises, and support networks. We help prepare students to graduate high school and become change agents in their communities.

Twenty-five junior and senior students from Los Angeles and Orange County high schools will be selected 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 leaders of the community, educators, elected officials, professionals, and artists.

The program workshops help students develop confidence, discipline, and skills they need to navigate through high school and prepare for graduation and college. The speakers serve as role models to students. Their success stories inspire students to move through their own pathway to success and become leaders in their communities.
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Mobilize students are eligible to apply for scholarships through our API Caucus Scholar Award.

The youth leadership program is supported by:
Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association (APISBMA)
U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu
U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
California State Senator Ben Allen
California State Assemblymembers:
Mike Fong and Sharon Quirk-Silva

​SEMINAR TOPICS:
•  The importance of leadership and youth in government
•  Leadership skills training: public speaking and the power of effective negotiation
•  Hear and learn from high-level professionals
•  Business etiquette and all things about how to be successful
• Youth-driven advocacy campaign

PROGRAM SESSION DATES:
•  All Saturdays: July 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5 
• The last day is the same day as the Program Graduation: August 5
•  Each session runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
•  Session Location: Online via Zoom

SELECTION CRITERIA:
•  A desire to learn and grow as an individual
•  An interest in public service and community involvement
​•  Current high school junior or senior (Sophomore applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
•  A completed application (including submitting one of the following items below)
•  An essay, poem, or video discussing one of five questions detailed in the application

*All sessions are mandatory with one excused absence. If you will miss more than one session, you are still encouraged to apply. You must indicate which sessions you might miss in the comments section of the application.

Should you have any questions, please contact Clark Lee at Clark@Lam-Consult.com.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
***** APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 9, 2023 *****
​The program will be held online via Zoom.
  • Home
  • About
    • Missions and Goals
    • Board of Directors
    • The Team
  • Programs
    • Mobilize Youth Leadership Program >
      • Sacramento UNITY Program
      • Southern California Program
      • Bay Area Program
      • Lydia M. Cruz Scholarship Fund
      • API Caucus Scholar Award
      • Admissions Criteria
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Testimonials
    • Mobilize College Legislative Internship Program >
      • Mobilize College Legislative Internship Program
      • State Capitol program
      • Testimonials
    • Appointed Officials Network
  • Alumni
    • Mobilizer Network
  • Press
  • Gallery
    • 2019 >
      • Southern California Program
      • Southern California Graduation
      • East Bay Graduation
      • East Bay Program
    • 2018 >
      • Southern California Program
      • Southern California Graduation
      • East Bay Program
      • East Bay Graduation
    • 2017 >
      • Southern California Program
      • Southern California Graduation
    • 2016
  • Contact
  • Donate