Latino Leadership Program

Latino Leadership Program

Organization: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Purpose: A year-long program designed to identify Latino leaders and develop their leadership and management skills, create opportunities for Latino leaders to interact with experienced community leaders, develop a pool of Latino candidates for effective service on policy-making bodies, and create a network of resources for Latino leaders in the public and private sector.

Program Cost: $2,500 per person for the year-long program. Full cost must be paid prior to September 6th. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Geographic Scope: Oregon and Washington (implied by chamber location)

Target Audience / Who Should Apply

• Latinos working in the public or private sector with a desire to create a network of resources
• Latinos that want to increase their leadership and management skills in a year-long program
• Latinos interested in interacting with experienced community leaders in the public and private sector
• Latinos with a desire to serve in leadership roles on public and private policy-making bodies

Program Content - What You Will Learn

• Identification of Your Personal Style
• Leadership Styles & Management Skills
• How to be a Person of Influence
• What is the future of Latinos in this country?
• The Role of Government and Public Policy
• Economic Overview and International Trade
• Business and Economic Development
• The Importance of Philanthropy
• Cultural Contributions
• Working with the Media
• Communication/Problem-Solving Skills
• How to Coach for Improved Performance
• Strategic Planning & Project Implementation
• Presentation and Negotiation Skills
• What is Upper Management Looking For?
• Change Acceleration Process (CAP)

Program Instructors

Program information will be presented by:

City, County, and State Elected Officials

Faculty from Oregon State, Portland State, and the University of Oregon

CEO's and Executive Managers in the public and private sector

Contact Information

Address:
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
1618 SW 1st Ave, Suite 250
Portland, OR 97201
OR
4400 NE 77th Ave, Suite 275
Vancouver, WA 98662

Mailing Address: PO BOX 1837 Portland, OR 97207

Phone: (503) 222-0280
Email: info@hispanicmetrochamber.org