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Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders
According to the U.S. Census, between 2000 and 2006, Hispanics accounted for one-half of the nation’s growth. Hispanics are the largest and youngest minority group in the United States. One-in-five schoolchildren is Hispanic. One-in-four newborns is Hispanic. According to the Pew Center, never before in this country’s history has a minority ethnic group made up so large a share of the youngest Americans. This changing demography brings new challenges and opportunities.
The leaders of tomorrow must be prepared to address the needs of this rising generation. It is imperative that these emerging leaders receive the necessary education and training to realize their potential. To help meet this need, University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and the Texas Exes host Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders.
The Academy
Subiendo brings to the University outstanding students who have completed their junior year of high school. These students participate over a four-day (three-night) period in intensive leadership training and community building exercises. Students learn valuable skills through simulation exercises and classroom training. Student cohorts analyze policy issues and present solutions in a plenary session. Students also participate in additional activities, including a visit to the state capitol, a meeting with business leaders, and recreational networking and team-building exercises.
The Subiendo Network
The Academy is the beginning of an ongoing mentoring relationship between Subiendo students and university students, alumni, and prominent leaders from a broad spectrum of fields and professions. Subiendo attendees are mentored by their Academy counselors throughout their senior year of high school to help with the college application process.

Subiendo is accepting applications for counselors for the 2011 Academy.  Applications are open to current university students. For more information and to download an application, please visit www.subiendoacademy.org