Latinos Empowered Guided and Cultivated in Education (LEGACIE+)
LEGACIE+ Men of Color Retreat
Río Hondo College offers 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. Río 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 and Saturday, September 6 and 7, 2024
- Times
- Check-In: Friday @ 1:00pm
- Check-Out: Saturday @ 5:00pm
- Location: Kellogg Conference Center
3801 W. Temple Avenue, Building 76, Pomona, CA 91768 - Who: Río Hondo College male students 18 years and older
- Cost: Free! (lunch and transportation provided)
- Deadline to Apply: September 3, 2024
- Questions: Email [email protected] or 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.
LEGACIE+ Summer Academy
Ríio Hondo College offers 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 Río Hondo campus and two at Cal Poly Pomona. The summer academy will cultivate a collaborative and fun environment with interactive sessions on financial literacy, career development, demystifying higher education, and exploring male identity. The summer camp will ignite curiosity, confidence, and imagination. Transportation to the Cal Poly Campus will be provided.
Program Details
- Dates: Tuesday through Friday, July 23-26, 2024
- Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Location: Río Hondo College, 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA
- Who: Anyone 18 years and older and High School students.
- Cost: Free! (lunch and transportation provided)
- Deadline to Apply: June 24, 2024
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.
Contact
If you have questions about this program, please contact:
The LEGACIE+ Summer Academy is funded by a Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Title V grant.