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The goal of the ENLACE Student Leadership Team (SLT) is to develop and cultivate Latino leadership potential in order to strengthen the educational pipeline for Latinos. The SLT students include middle school, high school and college students involved with ENLACE. Leadership of the institute is the responsibility of the project coordinator and the ENLACE Fellows who work in partner schools, CBO’s and post-secondary institutions. The leadership development activities are facilitated by the ENLACE Fellows and supported by CEP, Gear-Up, collaborating initiatives and professional individuals.

SLT Themes and Activities include:

Student Leadership
Reflection
Family (“La Familia”) Empowerment
Academic Achievement
Career Development
Community Involvement & Social Transformation
Cultural & Heritage Tribute
Mentoring & Role-Modeling
Cross - Group Collaboration & Cooperation