Improve your public speaking and leadership skills today!
The San Mateo County Chapter of OCA is now accepting applications for its premier Speak and Lead with Pride program for the 2020 year! This is a hands-on course designed to teach the art of public speaking and leadership skills to high school students. Over the course of 6 weeks, participants will gain remarkable confidence in their public speaking and leadership abilities. The course concludes with a recognition ceremony and speech contest for a $500 cash prize.
Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 22, Feb. 29, & Mar. 7
650 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404
Applicants should be high school students who identify as being Asian Pacific American. Applicants must also commit to attend all six Saturday classes plus the Recognition Ceremony and Speech Contest, scheduled for the evening of March 12, 2020.
Applicants must submit a recommendation letter from their school counselor or teacher and their latest school transcript.
Applications and more information are available from your school counselor or by clicking on the following links
Application Flyer in MS/Office Word Format
Application Flyer in Adobe PDF Format
Deadline to apply extended: Sunday, December 22, 2019
Photos and Videos From Previous Years
2010 San Mateo Speak and Lead Winner
Jennifer Kao Speaking at the
2010 OCA National Convention