WHAT IS THE LATINO ACADEMY?

Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) invites community advocates, young leaders, and civic activists to participate in intensive training camps conducted throughout the nation. Participants have the opportunity to attend seminars, trainings, and political simulations, as well as interact with experts in fields such as public speaking, governance, and political activism. Upon completion from the Latino Academy, graduates are eligible to serve as project chairs, coordinators, or treasures on a voter registration education project (VREP) in their community.

SVREP Latino Academy offers students an incredible opportunity to participate in rigorous trainings covering the basics of grassroots organizing, mass voter registration and mobilization. With a Community Organizing Track for experienced activists and a Youth Track, the SVREP Latino Academy offers something for organizers at any level.

WHAT TO EXPECT...

Latino Academy coursework provides you with essential training in:

Whether you have recently entered the political sphere or you have been organizing for decades, the Latino Academy is the perfect opportunity to develop essential organizing skills. Youth Track Students will acquire a foundation in political activism while the Advanced Community Organizing Track will sharpen skills and learn new techniques. SVREP will cover room, board, costs and training material for Latino Academy Students (students, are responsible for travel expenses to and from Academy's), so why not become part of the Alumni of SVREP's Latino Academy?