El Futuro Leadership Program
HACE’s El Futuro (The Future) High School Leadership Program is a college and career development program for high school students. The program provides robust programming that helps students define career goals and develop postsecondary plans. HACE partners with various organizations and companies to prepare El Futuro students for success in their lives (college, career, and/or civic lives).
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applied college & career readiness tools
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found presentations aided leadership development
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mastered financial aid application
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broadened professional networks
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exposed to new careers
Participant Profile
Hispanic and/or Latino/a/x/e nationwide high school students (juniors and seniors)
Location may vary based on cohort season (ex. Fall and Spring cohorts). Refer to the cohort season dates and locations listed below. Please note that for the Spring 2024 cohort season, the program will be for Hispanic and/or Latino/a/x/e high school students (juniors and seniors) in Arizona. For the Fall 2024 cohort season, the program will be for nationwide Hispanic and/or Latino/a/x/e high school students (juniors and seniors).
Program Goals
• Increase students’ financial aid knowledge
• Help students to create post-secondary education plans
• Prepare students for gainful employment
• Prepare diverse students for leadership roles
• Develop and enhance students’ public speaking abilities
Program Benefits for Students
• $250 stipend awarded upon successful completion of the program
• Connect with high-caliber professionals representing HACE’s corporate partners & alumni
• Access to resource library with tools for college and career readiness
• Improve interviewing and networking skills
• Build professional employment networks
Program Language
All sessions and materials are in English. Based on availability, bilingual (English and Spanish) guest speakers share their struggles, successes, and lessons learned. If there are any language barriers, please address with the Programs Department (programdept@haceonline.org).
El Futuro is typically for nationwide program for high school students. For Spring 2024, we will be collaborating with our sponsor to support Arizona high school students (juniors and seniors). THE SPRING 2024 COHORT is made possible with support from the Deloitte Foundation.
- Participants will attend VIRTUAL sessions designed to help them prepare for college and/or the workforce.
- All sessions and program materials are in English.
- Dates are subject to change based on potential sponsor commitments
Spring 2024 Information
Onboarding
HACE Introduction & Program Overview
March 5, 2024 (Tuesday) & March 6, 2024 (Wednesday)
*Both sessions will be held 3:30pm-4:00pm PST/5:30pm-6:00pm CST/6:30pm-7:00pm EST via Zoom
Sessions
March 20, 2024 – Session 1: Setting Yourself Apart
March 27, 2024 – Session 2: How to Build a Resume & Cover Letter
April 3, 2024 – Session 3: College 101 – Post-Secondary Options
April 10, 2024 – Session 4: Applying to College & Other Post-Secondary Options
April 17, 2024 – Session 5: Applying for Work & Internships
May 1, 2024 – Session 6: Interviewing Skills & Showcasing Your Work
May 8, 2024 – Session 7: Personal Finance, Financial Aid, Budgeting & Credit
May 15, 2024 – Graduation Celebration
*All sessions will be on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm PST/5:30-7:00 PM CST/6:30pm-8:00pm EST virtually (Zoom). Accepted participants must attend of the following sessions
Attendance Policy
Participants should plan to attend all sessions. This is a fast-paced learning environment and the attendance policy allows for one missed session (maximum).
Tution
The cohort’s tuition is complimentary for accepted students thanks to our sponsor.
Fall 2024 Information
Onboarding
HACE Introduction & Program Overview
March 5, 2024 (Tuesday) & March 6, 2024 (Wednesday)
*Both sessions will be held 3:30pm-4:00pm PST/5:30pm-6:00pm CST/6:30pm-7:00pm EST via Zoom
Sessions
March 20, 2024 – Session 1: Setting Yourself Apart
March 27, 2024 – Session 2: How to Build a Resume & Cover Letter
April 3, 2024 – Session 3: College 101 – Post-Secondary Options
April 10, 2024 – Session 4: Applying to College & Other Post-Secondary Options
April 17, 2024 – Session 5: Applying for Work & Internships
May 1, 2024 – Session 6: Interviewing Skills & Showcasing Your Work
May 8, 2024 – Session 7: Personal Finance, Financial Aid, Budgeting & Credit
May 15, 2024 – Graduation Celebration
*All sessions will be on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm PST/5:30-7:00 PM CST/6:30pm-8:00pm EST virtually (Zoom). Accepted participants must attend of the following sessions
Attendance Policy
Participants should plan to attend all sessions. This is a fast-paced learning environment and the attendance policy allows for one missed session (maximum).
Tution
The cohort’s tuition is complimentary for accepted students thanks to our sponsor.
Applications Open
Partner Sponsorship Information
El Futuro is meant to help high school students achieve better college entrance and completion rates by improving their prospects for fulfilling careers. HACE’s partners also serve as guest speakers who provide college and career advice. Together, HACE and HACE’s partners guide students in reaching postsecondary success.
Contact partners@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498