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Latinitas offers community workshops and presentations focused on helping girls build confidence through creative multimedia expression. Outreach Workshops are collaborative programs held in partnership with local youth groups to offer girls an opportunity to participate in fun and engaging media lessons designed to develop skills and spark interest.

GIRL POWER FEST (EL PASO, TX)
April 28, 2012
10:00am to 3:30pm
UTEP College of Business
Cost: $5 in advance; $10 at the door
Hosted by Latinitas & the Women in Business Association
Latinitas is hosting a day of girl empowerment for local girls 11 to 18 years old in partnership with the Women in Business Association. This event encourages girls to build confidence, discover their voice, express themselves, promote healthy lifestyles and make wise decisions. Inspiring guest speakers will help girls learn about issues girls face and discover real solutions on how to overcome these challenges. The event will feature informative and inspirational workshops, guest speakers, panelists, booth fair and multimedia presentations led by local female leaders on topics such as body image, confidence, peer pressure, media literacy, leadership, healthy relationships, cultural identity and bullying. An information fair will highlight booths featuring community groups and local youth resources. Girls will discuss the challenges facing girls today and explore positive ways to deal with stress through hands-on creative expression activities revolving around poetry, acting, photography, art and song. Girls will also enjoy dance performances, a fashion show and music entertainment. A session for parents will also take place focused on encouraging our daughters to have a positive self-esteem, be healthy and prepare for college. The conference is led by the Women in Business Association and Latinitas along with a youth advisory board. To register submit our program application online, email us at latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or call 915.219.8554. To purchase your tickets in advance, you can pay online.

 

MOTHER-DAUGHTER GRAPHIC DESIGN WORKSHOP (AUSTIN, TX)
Saturday May 12th
10AM-12PM
Latinitas Headquarters, 1107 S 8th Street, Austin, TX 78704
Fee: $10 per team (of a mother and a daughter)
Latinitas Mother-Daughter Graphic Design workshop teaches mothers and daughters beginner level graphic design and skills  through hands-on activities in a fun, informative and engaging environment. Come celebrate Mothers Day at this creative and fun workshop!
Register and pay here. For more information please email latinitascamps@yahoo.com or call 512-447-4440 ext 137.

SPEAKERS BUREAU
Latinitas offers a speakers bureau to provide culturally relevant, girl-empowerment and media-related workshops for Hispanic girls in Central and West Texas. Latinitas has offered classes, panels, presentations and events for groups such as the Girl Scouts, YWCA, Big Brother/ Big Sister, Child Protective Services, Mother Daughter Program, GENaustin, Expanding Your Horizons, schools, church groups, shelters and many other youth groups. Latinitas teaches girls skills related to journalism, poetry, film-making, audio production, web design, internet navigation, graphic art and photography. Workshops are tailored to the interests of each group and revolve around Latina empowerment themes such as confidence building, media awareness, body image, stereotypes, diversity, cultural pride, healthy relationships, violence prevention, bullying, goal setting, leadership, service learning, college preparation and several other girl-friendly topics. Latinitas receives numerous requests for training and community education services from within Texas and abroad. Latinitas offers out-of town full day and half day workshops at an hourly rate plus travel, lodging and per diem.

GIRL SCOUT BADGES
Latinitas works with the Girl Scout Central Texas Council and the Rio Grande Council to offer troop media and technology workshops that help girls ages 11-17 in completing requirements for Badges and Interest Projects.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION
We are always looking to build partnerships with community groups to share our curriculum with Hispanic girls to give them an opportunity to explore media. Contact Alicia at latinitasaly@yahoo.com for more information about workshops in El Paso, TX. Contact Laura at latinitasld@yahoo.com for more information about programs in Austin, TX.

 

PAST WORKSHOPS

AIM HIGH CONFERENCE
Saturday, November 19th
El Paso, TX
9:30am to 1:00pm
For girls grades 4-8
The Aim High Conference is geared toward encouraging pre-teen girls to aim high by setting high goals for themselves, achieving in academic realms and exploring professional opportunities for their future success. Pre-teen girls are invited to explore their future careers at the Aim High Conference hosted by Latinitas in partnership with the TecH20 Center and the American Association of University Women. The event will take place at the TecH20 Center (10751 Montana Ave.) on Saturday, November 19th from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The Aim High conference is created especially for girls in the 4th through 8th grades with unique hands-on workshops, exhibits and inspiring guest speakers. Workshops are led by professional women who are excited about sharing their careers with participants.  Admission is free and lunch is provided. Pre-registration is required.  For more information, please contact Latinitas at 915.219.8554 or latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com.

LATINITAS MEDIA COLLEGE CONFERENCE
Latinitas has offeredoffers an annual media career and college conference where Hispanic girls are invited to explore career opportunities in the media industry. During the conference, girls meet media professionals, connect with college student mentors, participate in hands-on workshops, and learn about educational opportunities that will help them reach their goals.  Find out how college can be your pathway to becoming a multi-media maker. Latinitas are invited to participate in a full-day conference which will guide you on how to prepare and get accepted into college. The event will feature a tour of the UTEP campus, tips on the college application process, a resume writing and college essay writing class, a panel presentation by college students majoring in journalism and workshops by professional journalists. For more information, contact 915.239.5051 or latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com.