Latino/a Youth Conference set for Oct. 8 at Clark College

A Latino/a Youth Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Gaiser Hall on Clark College’s main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way.

The conference supports the future success of young Latinos and Latinas by encouraging and motivating them to pursue higher education. Participants include the Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts, Clark College, Washington State University, SW Washington League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Safe Communities Task Force, Clark County Juvenile Dept., Vancouver Police Dept., Sea Mar Community Health Clinic, D&L Associates, Latino Community Resource Group, USDA Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs.

“Going Beyond the Dream” is this year’s theme. For more information, contact Diana Avalos-Leos at 360-852-3605.