Programs
Young Ambassadors

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The Smithsonian Latino Center's Young Ambassadors Program fosters the next generation of young Latino leaders in the fields of arts and culture.

The Smithsonian Latino Center's Young Ambassadors Program consists of an in-depth seminar designed to encourage Latino youth to examine and embrace their cultural identity and an internship opportunity that increases the participants exposure to the arts and culture field. The goal of the project is to foster knowledge and pride in Latino cultural identity, as well as provide the participants with financial support with which to seek higher education. Through the program, we empower Latino youth to develop leadership and academic skills.

"At Ford Motor Company Fund, we believe that the arts have the ability to transform, educate, and inspire," said Raquel "Rocky" Egusquiza, Director of Community Development and International Strategy at Ford Motor Company Fund."We are thrilled to sponsor the Young Ambassadors Program and build on our tradition of supporting projects that celebrate Latino heritage and help shape the new generation of Latino leaders in the arts and culture," said Egusquiza.

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