California Legislative Black Caucus Now Accepting African-American Leaders of Tomorrow (AALT) Applications

Pasadena (CA) – Assemblymember Chris Holden and the California Legislative Black Caucus announced the availability of applications for African-American Leaders of tomorrow (AALT) conference – a four-day residential summer program from July 20 – 23, 2022, for high school freshmen and sophomores on the campus of California State University Dominquez Hills (CSUDH). The conference applications are due Monday, May 2, 2022 and open to students in the 41st Assembly District.

Selected applicants will receive training in leadership, college preparedness, career development and civic engagement by attending daily workshops in a college environment.

Students will be housed on the campus of CSUDH. Meals, program materials and transportation during the conference will be provided at no cost to the participants. For students living outside of Los Angeles County, transportation to the conference will be provided.

The applications are open to students who are currently a high school freshman or sophomore with a 2.5 or higher GPA, and are in good academic standing as of January 1, 2022.  Students, who are interested in careers in government and/or have demonstrated leadership involvement in school or their community, are encouraged to apply.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022.

For more information and to download the application, please visit https://blackcaucus.legislature.ca.gov/aalt-2022

Please contact Ann Marie Hickambottom at (626) 351 – 1917 or Ann.Hickambottom@asm.ca.gov with any questions.

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