Youth Leadership Development
At Latino Leadership Northwest, our Youth Leadership Development programs are dedicated to empowering young people by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to become effective leaders in their communities. Through hands-on skill-building experiences and dynamic student workshops, we support Latino youth in discovering their potential, building confidence, and gaining practical leadership experience. Our programs inspire students to take initiative, engage with their communities, and build lasting connections, all while fostering the leadership skills necessary for success in their personal, academic, and professional lives.
We emphasize the importance of civic engagement, encouraging students to actively shape their communities and make a positive impact on society. With a culturally comprehensive approach, our programs ensure no student feels they need to leave any part of themselves at the door. We provide holistic guidance and mentoring that respects and celebrates each student's unique cultural identity, empowering them to lead with authenticity and confidence. Through this inclusive framework, we create an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to every aspect of their leadership journey.
Empowering Voices, Connecting Communities, Inspiring Youth
Charlitas Podcast
Tune in to Charlitas Podcast, the voice of the next generation!
Launched in February 2024 and hosted by LLNW’s very first cohort of Mariposa Fellows, this bilingual podcast is your go-to spot for all things youth, leadership, and community. Building on the success of the former Charlas Facebook Lives, Charlitas dives into everything from civic engagement and career tips to health, wellness, and beyond. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just want to hear what’s trending with today’s youth, *Charlitas* has you covered — all while staying true to our roots and culture. It’s fun, fresh, and full of real talk for the Latinx community of Southwest Washington and beyond!
Directed and produced by Media Mountain Productions.
Funding brought to us by the Inatai Foundation and PeaceHealth.
Supporting the growth of tomorrow's leaders, one student at a time.
Empowering Future Leaders through MEChA and Latino Student Leadership
Latino Leadership Northwest is committed to empowering high school students involved in MEChA and Latinx student groups in SW Washington by fostering leadership development and creating environments where students feel empowered. We offer a range of opportunities for students to engage in activities such as workshops, surveys, events, programs, focus groups, and summer activities.
As the community liaison, LLNW bridges the gap between students and the broader community, connecting them with businesses, organizations, and community leaders. Our advisors also support students with important academic and career documents, including letters of recommendation, scholarship essays, personal statements, and college application essays. Through these efforts, we aim to help students grow as leaders, while providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed.
ORUGAS A MARIPOSAS
Our Workshops
Are you interested in learning more about your mental health? Not sure where to start? Our interns have partnered with local professionals and mental health experts to bring you the De Orugas a Mariposas workshops! This student-created and led program brings you everything you want and need to know about self-care, generational trauma, addiction, and more!
Learn skills from other teens
Have fun with crafts, games, and activities!
Get paid for every session
YOUTH RESOURCES
Youth & Student Resources
RPC Flowcode
Click the link to find our RPC Flowcode FULL of youth centered sexual health resources that will help YOU take control of tour personal health and wellness. The project described was supported by Grant Number TP2AH000062 from the HHS Office of Population Affairs.
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United We Dream
United We Dream is an organization that focuses on supporting immigration status. United We Dream provides several resources such as finding legal help, information about DACA, and provides several scholarships for undocumented students.
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Best Colleges (Latino Scholarships)
This website provides resources for Hispanic and Latino/a Students including learning about grants financial aid, and scholarships.
Get Schooled
Get Schooled is a resource for students that are about to attend college and are attending college as well as people that are trying to find their first job. Get Schooled offers a variety of videos and readings that help identify career paths, college applications, searching for jobs, and scholarship help.
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Immigrant Rising
Immigrant Rising provides a variety of resources, primarily for undocumented students, including leadership opportunities, financial support, wellness support groups. Their main focus is providing undocumented students with scholarship lists organized by deadline.