The Los Angeles World Affairs Council High School Program offers high school students from public, charter, and magnet schools the opportunity to attend free quarterly events with a wide range of international leaders, political figures, and experts in business, science, and government.
Student programming ranges from students-only lunches and forums to private student briefings for high-profile speakers at regular LAWAC events. We partner with more than 50 high schools in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and engage several hundred students annually.
Our High School Program aims to provide students with a space to learn new perspectives on current affairs, ask questions of top speakers and panelists, and feel empowered to set high goals in their ongoing studies and career aspirations.
Past programs have centered around topics like:
- Artificial intelligence
- Climate & sustainability
- Technology & free speech
- Critical thinking
- Election security
- Global journalism
- The Future of Global Los Angeles with Mayor Karen Bass
The LAWAC Inaugural World Prize Gala Presents
The Emerging Leader Award
Recognizing exceptional young individuals and youth-led organizations who have made a measurable impact and have ambitious plans to grow their initiatives.
Award Highlights:
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$5,000 cash prize
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Recognition at the World Prize Gala
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Access to a global network of visionary leaders
Learn More
To learn more about our High School Program and how you can participate, please contact our Programs Manager, Krista Seitz at kseitz@lawac.org or call (424) 258-6160 ext 114.
Our Donors
Generous donations by a number of our members and outside grants allow us to provide program opportunities at no cost to public, charter, and magnet schools. We extend a special thank you to our High School Program sponsors:
The Boone Foundation
Joseph Drown Foundation
Steinmetz Family Foundation
Swaroop Charitable Fund
Warmenhoven Foundation
William Bannerman Foundation