Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.
Now in its 14th year, the Latino Youth Leadership Conference attracts more than 1,700 students, parents, teachers and volunteers. Last year, students from 53 middle and high schools from all over Georgia attended the Latino Youth Leadership Conference at Emory University. I attended this event last year with my daughter and it blew me away. From how well it was organized to the amazing speakers, dedicated sponsors and volunteers this is one event that I always look forward to go every year.
Registration is now closed!
The conference’s objectives are to:
- Motivate and inspire Latino students to pursue college
- Promote career exploration
- Provide students with the tools and skills to help them access a college education
- Develop leadership skills
- Offer college networking opportunities
WHAT: The Latin American Association’s 14th
Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference, a daylong event filled with
high energy, motivational speakers, workshops and activities for Latino
youth, including a College and Career Fair. The conference’s goal is to
motivate Latino youth to pursue higher education. Workshop topics
include how to apply for scholarships and financial aid; how to do the
college application; how to build your brand; careers in science; etc.
Conference registration for students is now full.
AT&T is the conference’s presenting sponsor.
WHO: More
than 1,300 Latino middle and high school students from all over
Georgia, their parents and teachers, as well as college student
volunteers, for a total of nearly 2,000 participants
Featured speakers include nationally renowned youth motivational speaker Gabe Salazar; Sonia Nazario, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and author of the book “Enrique's Journey;” and Dr. Alicia Abella, executive director of research at AT&T Labs.
WHERE: Emory University. Conference starts at the Woodruff Physical Education Center (Wood PEC), 600 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MEDIA CONTACT: Aixa Pascual at 404-638-1823 or apascual@thelaa.org
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