Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders
Subiendo means “climbing” or “going up.” The name refers to the next generation of rising leaders who will address the challenges of our state and nation.
Mission
Subiendo seeks to empower the next generation of Texas leaders and encourage them to pursue higher education and civic engagement in critical fields.
Vision
The Academy will encourage the rising generation to believe in their potential and aspire to lead.
A Unique Experience
- Nationally prominent speakers, simulation exercises, and classroom training
- Students analyze issues and present solutions
- Networking and team-building
- Student team leaders, faculty mentors, and Subiendo graduates form a lifelong network
Sponsors
Congratulations to the 2012 Class of Subiendo! Thank you to the almost 400 students who applied for admission to the Subiendo Academy. This year's applicant pool was highly competitive, with 83% coming from the top 25% of their high school class. The Subiendo Academy looks forward to welcoming the 81 students selected to The University of Texas campus in June.
SUBIENDO: The Academy for Rising Leaders is a five-day intensive summer program that brings together aspiring high school seniors in Texas for an unforgettable leadership development experience. Participants have an opportunity to problem solve real-world issues with today's top business and political names. Students work on projects in non-traditional classrooms and career settings. There is no cost for students to attend.
Subiendo has been created at The University of Texas at Austin to prepare new leaders to address the needs of the next generation, including a growing Hispanic population that has become the largest and youngest minority group in the United States. Academy participants will be rising high school seniors who are selected through an application process to attend this free academy.
Why Subiendo?
According to the U.S. Census, between 2000 and 2010, Hispanics accounted for more than 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. Nearly one-quarter of all children in the United States are Hispanic. Nearly one-half of all children in Texas are 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.