R2L NextGen is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program for high school students currently in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. CHCI
will bring 40-50 Latino
high school students to D.C. to learn about how the Federal Government
works, meet key leaders, visit historic sites and develop a deeper
understanding of how they can affect positive change in their
communities and their nation.
The program, which will take place July 10-July 15, 2016, is
completely FREE of charge to all selected student participants. Student must reside in
Cook County
in order to be eligible to apply. Detailed eligibility requirements can be
found here.