What:

Latino Summit is a program led by a dedicated group of education professionals, with support from Latino professionals who volunteer their time and effort to make a difference in the Latino community. Each year, this group of educators hosts the Latino Summit, an annual conference that brings approximately 500 students from northwest suburban high schools to Harper College to hear keynote speakers and interact with panelists. The program includes approximately 50 Latino professionals and 40 Latino college students serving as panelists, as well as presentations from college representatives.

Why:

The purpose of the Latino Summit is to improve academic achievement among Latino students and encourage the pursuit of higher education. Through role models, we hope to motivate students to stay in school and set goals beyond high school. Additionally, we aim to increase the number of Latino students pursuing postsecondary education.​ ​

When:

The Latino Summit is held annually, with event dates and details posted on our Events page. Participating students take part in a full day of programming designed to Educate, Empower, and Enrich Latino youth. Panelists typically commit to approximately half a day, sharing their experiences and perspectives with students as part of the Summit’s programming.