Core Academy Sessions

The LULAC Academy is a cornerstone of our movement because it invests in the force of the future—young leaders ready to step up. The Latino experience has always been rooted in fearlessness: the bold decision to leave one’s homeland in search of something better, and the courage to build it. This session will feature key leaders in LULAC who are deeply committed to that mission.

The LULAC Academy Opening Session Ceremony launches the educational track for emerging Latino leaders with inspiring remarks from distinguished speakers to celebrate Latino excellence and potential. The ceremony underscores LULAC's commitment to developing talent through education, mentorship, and professional development, setting the foundation for the Academy experience that follows.

This session is dedicated to helping young adults take control of their financial futures, led by financial experts who understand the unique challenges faced by underserved communities

This session dives into a growing reality: climate-related disasters are fueling migration across the Americas—and Latino migrant communities, especially farmworkers, are on the front lines.

This session is built for Latino students ready to lead in an AI-driven world. We’ll break down the basics—What is predictive AI? Generative AI? Agentic AI? AGI?—and why these technologies matter for your future. You'll learn how to harness AI tools to boost your education, creativity, and career potential, while also understanding the risks that come with them. More than just tech talk, this session centers your experience and shows how your perspective as a Latino student is a competitive advantage in a field hungry for diverse voices. We’ll close with a Q&A so you can ask the real questions and leave with real tools.

This session is critical for Latinos and underserved communities, where often the value of diverse experiences and backgrounds can be overlooked in the job market. It’s about turning the skills you’ve gained from overcoming challenges, balancing multiple responsibilities, and navigating unique life experiences into tangible job advantages.

This session is all about strengthening youth advocacy—especially among Latino youth—to make it more powerful, visible, and effective in the face of the urgent challenges of the past few months.