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Latinx Student Leadership Summit

TBD
Dates
Multiple dates
Location
Virtual
Deadline
The application is closed

Overview

The 2022 Latinx Student Leadership Summit (LSLS), sponsored by Google in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI), will gather students from across the US and Puerto Rico for a half day virtual summit. Now in its sixth year, this summit was created as an effort to bring Latinx leaders together to share innovative and creative best practices with one another, as well as collaborate with Google’s Latinx leadership to benefit students’ universities, organizations, and communities.

Given the effects of Covid-19, our team adapted the previously in-person summit into a three-part virtual experience for the third year in a row. Acceptance to the 2022 Latinx Student Leadership Summit also includes access to the Google Buddy program, where you will be paired in small groups of other selected applicants with tech and non tech Googlers, personalized resume reviews, access to a social discord community/events, and more!

2022 Summit Goals

  • Google Readiness: Provide technical workshops to equip participants with the tools and resources to make them technically prepared for tech & tech+ Google roles.
  • Leadership Development: Help students identify and utilize their unique “Latinx leadership” to foster community within their families, student organizations, and local universities.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at lsls2022@google.com.

FAQs

What is the Latinx Student Leadership Virtual Summit?

The Latinx Student Leadership Summit (LSLS), sponsored by Google in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI), will gather students from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico for a half day virtual summit. Now in its sixth year, this summit was created as an effort to bring Latinx leaders together to share innovative and creative best practices with one another, as well as collaborate with Google’s Latinx leadership to benefit students’ universities, organizations, and communities.

Where is the summit?

The virtual summit sessions will now take place over the Google Meet platform.

When is the summit?

The summit was for half a day on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. PST

Why should I attend the summit?

Attending the summit will allow you to meet and network with other student leaders from across the country who are as passionate as you are! You’ll also have opportunities to collaborate with Googlers from a variety of engineering teams on developing solutions to increasing representation of the Latinx+ community in tech and how to best grow and leverage your leadership skills as a technologist. Acceptance to the 2022 Latinx Student Leadership Summit also includes access to the Google Buddy program, where you will be paired in small groups of other selected applicants with tech and non tech Googlers, personalized resume reviews, access to a social discord community/events, and more!

Where can I find the agenda?

The full agenda will be viewable to selected attendees via our website.

I’m only available to attend for part of the day. Can I still attend if selected?

Yes. We understand that current circumstances are not ideal and may create access issues for some attendees. Please reach out to us if there are scheduling issues as soon as possible if you are selected.

Will there be breaks during this virtual summit?

Absolutely. We will be working in several breaks during the day, especially since we are now all engaging in a virtual space. Screen fatigue is a thing!

What expenses will Google cover?

There will be no additional expenses covered due to the virtual format of the summit.

I require special accommodations. Can Google help?

At Google, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires an accommodation should you be selected for the summit, please let us know by emailing lslsl2022@google.com. We have a team dedicated to making sure you have the accommodations you need.

What should I do if my WiFi cuts out during the summit?

WiFi issues happen! Try resetting your connection and rejoin us whenever you can. Feel free to email lslsl2022@google.com if you can and we can let your breakout group lead know you are having issues.

Will the sessions be recorded so I can watch later?

Due to our privacy policy, content will not be recorded.

Did this summit used to be in person?

Yes! This summit usually takes place over two days in Austin, Texas. 2020 was the first year we conducted a fully virtual summit due to the restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to return to in person programming in the future.

Who is eligible to apply?

All current undergraduate students that are enrolled in a degree-granting program in the United States U.S. and Puerto Rico. Preferred qualifications are students currently pursuing a technical degree at a 4-year university/college (ie. CS, engineering, or tech-related majors/minors), but it is not required.

I am a graduate student. Am I eligible to apply?

Unfortunately, this particular event is for undergraduate students only.

What majors and grade levels can attend?

All majors and undergraduate grade levels are eligible to apply. Preferred qualifications are students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering or tech-related majors.

I am currently attending a two-year university/community college but planning to transfer to a 4 year university. Can I apply?

Yes! If your future plans include transitioning to a four-year B.A. or BS program, please make sure that it is reflected in your resume that you will upload as part of your application.

If I applied last year but was not selected, can I apply again this year?

Yes! We encourage you to apply again. However, students selected to attend our 100 person national virtual summit (LSLS 2021) are ineligible to apply and will not be selected again.

Can professionals who are in college apply?

Provided that you are enrolled in a degree-granting program, you are eligible.

I am an international student studying in the US. Can I apply?

Yes. International undergraduate students studying in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are eligible to apply.

Do I need to identify as Hispanic and/or Latinx to apply?

No. The Application is open to all qualified students who meet the eligibility criteria.

What GPA preference are you looking for?

This event has no minimum GPA requirement but you must be in good standing with your university.

Is there a minimum age to apply?

You must be 18 or older by Saturday, April 23, 2022 in order to qualify for this opportunity.

It says that the application is closed but the deadline of March 7th has not past yet. What should I do?

If you have reached this message before the March 7th application deadline do the following to troubleshoot:

  • Confirm you're using an updated browser
  • DO NOT use Incognito window
  • If that still doesn't work, email us: lslsl2022@google.com

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