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

Our 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.

Each year, twenty-five junior and senior students from Los Angeles and Orange counties schools will be chosen to participate in our five-week youth leadership program that will take place in July. Our summer program consists of weekly seminars to help our participants gain leadership skills and understand the democratic process through lectures by leaders of the community, educators, elected officials, high-level successful professionals, and artists.

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.
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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, Sharon Quirk-Silva, and Patrick O'Donnell

​Seminar Topics:
  • 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: June 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23 (All Saturdays)

July 23 is the last day and the Program Graduation 

Each session runs from: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Session & Graduation Ceremony Location: Online via Zoom  

*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 Yee Xiong at Yee@Lam-Consult.com or (530) 867-0441.
***** APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 4, 2022 ***** 

In light of COVID-19 and safety concerns, we are hosting the program online, via Zoom.