U.S. Army expands its commitment with Hispanic youth

The U.S. Army deepened its partnership with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) participating in several activities during their Annual Convention and Expo on July 7-12, in Washington, DC. At the same time, during the event, the Army announced the creation of a national leadership seminar for youth that will be taking place in October 2008, thanks to its partnership with LULAC’s National Education and Service Centers (LNESC).

The program is an intensive, three-day seminar organized by LNESC, which brings fifty outstanding students from across the US and Puerto Rico together in Washington, DC. During their stay, students work on public policy issues and meet with national leaders from Congress and other institutions. Thanks in part to the U.S. Army’s support, this will be the first time since 2005 that LNESC will hold its three-day youth leadership program.

Throughout LULAC’s recent annual conference, U.S. Army representatives had the opportunity to emphasize the Army’s commitment to continue forming strong leaders that make a difference in their communities.

During the partnership luncheon, Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Víctor Rivera, addressed attending guests and briefly spoke about the Army’s ongoing relationship with LULAC and how both organizations focus on education, leadership and support of Hispanic students. Through this shared commitment, the important LNESC youth leadership development program is being revitalized.

Captain Rolando Rodriguez, Army ROTC representative from John Hopkins University, along with CSM Rivera and other military representatives participated in discussion panels, sharing with 300 students in attendance their day-to-day experience as Soldiers and how the Army has helped them to fulfill their goals. At the same time, and as special guest during the Presidential Dinner celebration on Friday, July 11, Brigadier General Gordon Bray provided a brief recognition to veterans and Hispanic heroes from all military branches of the United States.

Similarly, an exhibit that provided a hands-on experience with U.S. Army technology, including a robotics obstacle course for participants as well as information on professional opportunities and career paths available within the Army, was available in the crowded exhibit hall during this well-attended national convention.

About the United States Army Accessions Command (USAAC)
USAAC, headquartered at Fort Monroe, Virginia, oversees recruiting and training of both enlisted Soldiers and Officers for the U.S. Army. USAAC is composed of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky, the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) at Fort Monroe, Virginia, and the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

About LULAC
The League of the United Latin American Citizens (www.lulac.org ) advances the economic conditions, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide. “

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