HLI-WEST

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MISSION

The Hispanic Leadership Institute-West (HLI-West) promotes the development of individuals for increased participation in leadership roles and serves as a principal education and networking resource for expertise and advocacy on leadership issues affecting the Latino community.

PROGRAM

Educating ourselves as leaders is one of the best ways we can learn to truly connect to the community.  The Hispanic Leadership Institute-West was established and designed to educate and assist individuals in developing and expanding their leadership skills to take an active role with the community. Participation in HLI-West is a competitive application process and is open for all individuals of diverse backgrounds.  HLI-West was founded in 2004 as a partnership between Valle del Sol, the Hispanic Leadership Forum, and Estrella Mountain Community College.

CURRICULUM

The Hispanic Leadership Institute-West is a 10-week program of weekly classes conducted in the evening at Estrella Mountain Community College as well as in the communities of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson. HLI-West offers participants the opportunity to engage Arizona's foremost business and policy authorities in a continuing dialogue about leadership and our Latino communities.  The Hispanic Leadership Institute-West enhances the participant's understanding of the role culture plays in a variety of circumstances, with specific attention to the enduring influence of Latinos in Arizona.  The curriculum builds from participants' experiences, emphasizing personal and professional development with a practical orientation.  Sessions focus on ethics, cultural and personal identity, community issues, public/media relations skills, board/commission service, and meeting protocol, among other topics.

APPLICATION PROCESS for the HLI-West Class of 2010

Applications are due September 15, 2010. To download the HLI-West application, please click here.

The program fee is $550 for all sessions and includes materials. The program fee for non-profit organization participants is $450.

For more information, call (602) 258-6797, ext. 527 or email: danc@valledelsol.com