We are accepting nominations for student delegates to represent Cal State LA at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute in Chicago.
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) represents more than 500 colleges and universities, including Cal State LA, that are committed to the success of students in higher education.
The HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute is a three-day networking conference designed to develop career and leadership skills among undergraduate students. Participants attend workshops, luncheons and town halls, and meet with conference exhibitors, agencies and corporate recruiters. Your résumé will also be shared with employers at the conference.
Selected delegates attend events to connect with program peers, prepare for the professional conference, travel to the HACU in Chicago and celebrate your experiences upon return.
Selected delegates are required to attend all program events to ensure a successful and meaningful experience.
2023 Program Schedule (Tentative)
Welcome Mixer: August 16, 12 - 2 p.m.
Résumé Writing Office Hours: August 21 - September 1
Pre-Conference Training: September 19 - 22, 3 - 4:40 p.m., daily
¡Adelante! Leadership Institute in Chicago: October 27 - 30
Program Recognition: November 9, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
All expenses are paid, including hotel, airfare, conference registration and Cal State LA branded professional clothing.
Eligible applicants meet the following criteria for the HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute:
- Undergraduate student at Cal State LA
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Majors that may most benefit:
- Business - Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Environmental Science, Food Science, Information Systems and Technology, Mathematics, Nutritional Science, Physics and Wildlife Science
- Others - Communications, Criminal Justice, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Political Science
- Must not have previously participated in the Cal State LA delegate program
What Former Delegates Say
"I learned that diversity and inclusion are becoming a high priority of employers. I am going into the job application process more confident that I will find an employer who will not only appreciate my background but seek out my ideas because of my distinct experiences.”
— Leily Sanchez, Student Delegate
“I feel I have grown from the shared experience with other students like myself and believe that the impact of the conference is multiplied as I share the experience with my peers. The conference has emboldened and better prepared me for any career and experiences that lay ahead.”
– Joel Cook, Student Delegate
Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call us at (323) 343-3237.