consul for a day

Program Overview

Every year, the Consulate General of Mexico in San Jose grants a 5th grader of Mexican Ancestry with the postof Consul General for 24 hours. The recognition conferred is based on exceptional academic performance andremarkable leadership skills.

Background:Elementary students from low—income families of MexicanAncestry face several challenges to succeed in the American SchoolSystem, including economic difficulties and a tough language barrier.As they grow up, students lack motivation to further their studies , orpursue a college degree.

Goals:• Recognize students for their academic and leadership achievements

and encourage them to continue their education.• Award the winner with a computer and a scholarship. The

scholarship will allocate resources towards the winner’s collegeeducation as a means to alleviate financial stress

Selection Process

Students from Horace Mann Elementary, OlinderElementary and Washington Elementary

• Write and essay about what Mexico means to the participant

• Interview with the Deputy Consul General and the Mexican Consul for Community Affairs

Angel Alejandro Antonio

Washington Elementary

2013Horace Mann Elementary

2014Mount Pleasant Elementary

2012

Jessica Luna Luis Omar Villalobos

Award Recipients

Proclamation City of San Jose

The recipient of 2014’s Consul for a Day Academic Excellence and Leadership Awards Programreceived a proclamation from the City of San José during the City council’s meeting on April 29th.

Visit to San Jose Police Department

Media CoverageTelevision

Comunidad del ValleNBC Bay Area

Al DespertarUnivision 14

Media CoverageRadio

Buenos Días Con Celina Punto de Encuentro con Paty Monterroso Descubriendo México con Carlos Ponce

Activities atConsulmex San Jose

Passport and Visa section

Supervision of administrative duties, including interviews, dataentry and processing of visas, passports and consular ID’s.

Activities atConsulmex San Jose

Notary, Legal Affairs departmentand Health Window

Supervision of administrative duties, including interviews,data entry and processing of power of attorneys.

Activities atConsulmex San Jose

Staff portrait

Prizes

• The recipient of 2014’s Award received a recognition during the Cinco de Mayo Celebrationat the Consulate General of Mexico in San José.

• Thanks to our sponsors, he also received prizes for $2,000.00usd approximately.