APIs Mobilize's goal is to empower the next generation of leaders with the knowledge and skills to become effective change makers 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 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. 
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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.

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2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOBILIZE AMBASSADOR

​Want to give back and help empower the next generation of leaders?
Join the Mobilize Team this summer!


Opportunities include:

🗳 Developing leadership skills

🗣 Public speaking and group facilitation practice;

👯‍♀️ Lifelong mentorship relationships cohort

🔗 Engagement with a robust network of local, state, and federal elected officials;

🫶🏽 Fostering friendships with fellow Mobilize alumni and community advocates.

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Southern California's MYLP is supported by:
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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