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Be Counted - The 2010 Census is Here!

March 12, 2010

In partnership with the ya es hora ¡HAGASE CONTAR! campaign and the United States Census Bureau, CHCI calls on you to ensure that every Latino is counted in the 2010 Census.  For more infomation, click here.

CHCI Hosts College Readiness Workshop at Mountain View College in Dallas

February 22, 2010

Actor Wilmer Valderrama, State Rep. Roberto Alonzo
Inspire Local Students to Succeed

More than 130 Dallas area high school students heard from actor and role model Wilmer Valderrama, State Representative Roberto Alonzo, and other leaders as part of CHCI's college readiness program Ready to Lead (R2L) on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Mountain View College. The students who attended represented local high schools from six different cities and three counties.

CHCI Partners with Spanish Embassy to Recruit for Graduate Program in Spain

February 4, 2010

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy in Washington, DC, and the Escuela Diplomatica of Madrid, Spain is recruiting students to apply to the Escuela Diplomatica's Master's in Diplomacy and International Relations program. The selected individual will receive full tuition.

To learn more about the Master's in Diplomacy and International Relations program at the Escuela Diplomatica in Madrid click here. The program dates are from October 2010 to June 2011.

Applicants must be fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) as all lectures and course work will be in conducted in Spanish.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2010.

CHCI and Walmart Partner to Create Year-Round Internships for Latino Undergraduates

February 1, 2010

CHCI Welcomes First Ever Spring Congressional Internship Class

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation's premier Latino youth leadership development and educational organization, today announced the arrival of its first ever spring Congressional Internship class. The class represents the first of CHCI's new year-round internship program thanks to a $1 million donation from Walmart.

CHCI Joins Univision for "UNIDOS POR HAITI!"

January 21, 2010

CHCI Chair Nydia M. Velázquez to Join 
Dozens of Celebrities on Saturday Telethon

CHCI has partnered with the Univision Network and Don Francisco to encourage you to tune in to "Unidos Por Haití" (United for Haiti), a 4-hour live special edition of "Sábado Gigante" (Giant Saturday) dedicated to raising funds for the earthquake victims in Haiti through the American Red Cross.

The special will air LIVE Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm ET/PT (6:00 pm Central)
on the Univision Network and will be simulcast on the Galavisión Network.

Time Warner Cable Partners with CHCI to Promote STEM Careers for Latino Youth

January 19, 2010

CHCI Summer Internship to Include STEM Focus
Application Deadline February 5, 2010

CHCI and Time Warner Cable today announced a new partnership to add STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) interns to CHCI's nationally acclaimed Congressional Internship Program for the 2010 summer internship session. The deadline for applicants to apply is February 5, 2010.

Application Deadlines Approaching

January 14, 2010

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Seeks Applicants for 2010 Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarships

New Secondary and Higher Education Graduate Fellowships to Launch in 2010

Don't miss out on your chance to participate in one of the top twenty leadership programs for Latinos.  The deadline to apply for CHCI programs is approaching soon. 

Congressional Internship Program:  Summer session -- February 5, 2010
Public Policy Fellowship: February 19, 2010
Graduate & Young Professional Fellowship: February 19, 2010
Scholarship Program: April 16, 2010
Congressional Internship Program: Fall session -- April 30, 2010

CHCI Named Top Twenty Leadership Program for Latinos

December 15, 2009

CHCI's leadership development programs were recently recognized as one of the top twenty leadership programs for Latinos in the nation by Latino Leaders magazine.

"CHCI is honored to be recognized for the great work it does to create a pipeline of successful Latino leaders for America's workforce," said Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, CHCI Chair. "For 32 years CHCI's programs have developed leaders and opened the doors of opportunity for young Latinos. As the Latino population grows to one in four Americans in 2030, it is critical that we are prepared to be leaders in all sectors of society."

CHCI Participates in Industry Briefing - Taking Stock: Higher Education and Latinos

December 14, 2009

On December 14, 2009, Excelencia in Education held a briefing in cooperation with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute focused on "Taking Stock: Higher Education and Latinos."

CHCI Hosts Regional Board Event in NYC in December

November 12, 2009

Join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and its Chair, Nydia M. Velazquez on Thursday, December 10, in New York City to celebrate thirty-two years of "Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders." The event will create awareness about CHCI's programs and provide high visibility and great networking opportunities.

For event information and sponsorship options, please click here.