LULAC Academy Sessions
Hosting 500 students aged 18 to 25, the Academy will offer a series of workshops alongside the convention's plenary sessions. This unique opportunity enables participants to delve into critical topics such as health, technology, education, politics, and business. Led by industry experts, these workshops will provide valuable insights and experiences that underscore the significance of Latinos and Latino identity in addressing persistent challenges and fostering innovative solutions.
Welcome Address and Launch of LULAC Academy
This course is designed to empower participants in leveraging social media to raise awareness about the pressing issue of repatriating our veteran patriots.
This course is your pathway to mastering taxes, credit scores, debt management, emergency savings, identity protection, and budget creation.
This workshop will delve into effective interventions, potential pitfalls, and the trajectory of this urgent health crisis.
Closing day one with reflections about lessons learned.
In this session, participants will be tasked with devising a plan for Latinos to divest from fossil fuel funding, leveraging educational campaigns, financial literacy workshops, community investment initiatives, advocacy for systemic change, and partnerships with aligned organizations.
In this session, we will discuss potential solutions: improving access to anti-obesity medications, implementing effective school nutrition policies, imposing taxes on sugary drinks, and conducting health impact assessments of rezoning efforts.
Latinos have always been an integral part of the American fabric despite facing persistent exclusion and division. Recently, civil rights progress has stalled and even reversed.
Many Latino communities grapple with persistent financial worries. Limited understanding of fiscal matters coupled with the unpredictable nature of the economy often result in poor credit scores, overwhelming debt, and a sense of disillusionment with the American Dream.
This session will be an engaging dialogue on the influx of migrants to non-border cities. For decades, major urban centers like New York City, Chicago, and Denver have stood as beacons for immigrants pursuing safety and opportunity in the United States.
June 28, 9-9:45am
Artificial Intelligence is not just cutting-edge tech; from Roomba vacuums to the virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and ChatGPT that we use every day, AI has already been around for over seven decades.
Reliable infrastructure is paramount for economic growth, national security, and our daily lives, offering improved opportunities for all Americans in employment, healthcare, and education.
Recent natural disasters have highlighted the stark reality of climate change, significantly impacting Latino communities across the U.S. From California to New York, and everywhere in between, climate change has profoundly affected millions.
In 2024, democracy is under significant threat, with voting rights hanging in the balance.
