The Latinos in Action (L.I.A.) course is designed to teach high school students the importance of community service, education, leadership, teamwork while deepening their understanding of the value in being bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural. The program empowers youth to lead and strengthen their communities through community service completed in partnering elementary schools. The course combines academic instruction and extracurricular activities to prepare students for college and career post-graduation. Students of any cultural/linguistic background are welcome.