LATINO FELLOWS INSTITUTE

The Latino Fellows Public Policy Leadership Institute promotes the professional and academic advancement of Latino college students enrolled in New Jersey universities through training and experiential learning opportunities.

The Institute is a partnership between the CSUCL and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Center for Hispanic Policy Research and Development and encourages Latino students to pursue policy-level positions in New Jersey, where Latinos represent the second largest ethnic population. 

The annual program lasts 10 weeks (June through August) and is funded through the New Jersey CHPRD.  Participants are placed in an internship with a state agency, banking institution, corporation, or a community non-profit for four days a week; for the remaining day per week participants attend intensive leadership training designed and delivered by the CSUCL.  

GOALS

• Establish a community of Latino college students in which professional achievement and leadership development are welcomed, understood, and fostered.
• Train Latino College students for leadership positions in the public policy arena.
• Provides NJ business leaders, educators, and lawmakers with a better understanding of the Latino population and the resources they are able to provide.
• Provide hands-on experience through specialized internships.
• Instill a positive attitude in students who have leadership potential and to assist them in developing these skills.
• Create opportunities for Latino college students to attend graduate schools.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Latino students enrolled in a college or university in New Jersey that are interested in the Latino Fellows Public Policy Leadership Institute must contact the NJDCA’s Center for Hispanic Policy Research and Development for admissions guidelines.  All decisions on participation are made by the NJDCA.