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“Cónsul por Un Día” es un programa del Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios de Consulmex San José que reconoce anualmente a un pequeño estudiante de origen mexicano del quinto grado de primaria que, por sus calificaciones, ha alcanzado la excelencia académica y ha demostrado liderazgo. En 2014, el reconocimiento fue otorgado al niño Luis Omar Villalobos Beltrán, de la escuela Horace Mann Elementary, de San José.
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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.