Rio Hondo College is offering a LEGACIE+ Men of Color Fall Retreat focused on supporting traditional and non-traditional students who identify as Latino, other Men of Color (MOC), or those who self-identify as men. The fall retreat is a two-day overnight program in partnership with Cal Poly Pomona Male Success Initiative, whose mission is to support young men of color on their journey to college. Rio Hondo male students 18 years and older are eligible to participate in the LEGACIE+ Men of Color Retreat for free! 

Program Description

Kickstart the school year with an overnight retreat at Cal Poly Pomona’s Kellogg West Conference Center. This retreat, designed to foster a sense of belonging for men of color at RHC, includes engaging student alumni panels, special guests, and sessions. The Legacie+ Program focuses on leadership development, mentorship, academic success, and increasing retention and transfer rates for men of color. 

Program Details

• Dates: Friday to Saturday, September 6 & 7, 2024
  
• Times
  
  • Check-In: Friday @ 1:00pm
  • Check-Out: Saturday @ 5:00pm
• Location: Kellogg Conference Center
  3801 W. Temple Ave., Building 76, Pomona, CA 91768
  
• Who: Rio Hondo College male students 18 years and older
  
• Cost:  Free!  (lunch + transportation provided)
  
• Deadline to Apply:  September 3, 2024 (Space is limited)
  
• Questions: Email legaciescholars@riohondo.edu | Phone (562) 463-6650

Apply Online

Applications are due by September 3, 2024 and space is limited. Please note that accepted students are required to attend both days of the retreat. to apply, please click on the link below and fill out the

Apply Here

Rio Hondo College is offering a LEGACIE+ summer academy focused on supporting traditional and non-traditional students who identify as Latino, other Men of Color (MOC), or those who self-identify as men. The summer academy is a four-day program and partnership with Cal Poly Pomona Male Success Initiative, whose mission is to support young men of color on their journey to college. Individuals 18 years and older and High School students are eligible to participate in the LEGACIE+ Summer Academy for free!

Program Description

The Summer Academy is a four-day summer program. Participants will spend two days at the Rio Hondo campus and two at Cal Poly Pomona. The summer academy will cultivate collaborative and fun environment with interactive session on financial literacy, career development, demystifying higher education and exploring male identify. The summer camp will ignite curiosity, confidence, and imagination. Transportation to the Cal Poly Campus will be provided.

Program Details

• Dates: Tue-Friday, July 23-26, 2024
  
• Times: 9am – 2pm
  
• Location: Rio Hondo College, 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA
  
• Who: Anyone 18 years and older and High School students.
  
• Cost:  Free!  (lunch + transportation provided)
  
• Deadline to Apply:  June 24, 2024 (Space is limited)
  

Apply Online

Applications are due by June 24, 2024 and space is limited. Please note that accepted students are required to attend all days of the academy. To apply, please click on the link below and fill out the online application form

Apply Here

Contact

If you have questions on this program, please contact:

LegacieScholars@riohondo.edu
Telephone: (562) 463-6650

This LEGACIE+ Summer Academy is funded by a Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Title V grant.