SUNY Oneonta Migrant Leadership Academy (SOMLA) 2022

WHAT IS SOMLA

The SUNY Oneonta Migrant Leadership Academy (SOMLA) is a NYS-MEP summer program that provides eligible migrant students with the opportunity to learn about college, work possibilities, leadership qualities, and successful life strategies as they work towards graduating high school. Students explore various life skills, learn about leveraging their individual strengths and create a long-term plan to work on areas of personal growth that reflects their passions and interests.

We are excited that SOMLA can be offered IN-PERSON this year at SUNY Oneonta! Students get to stay in residential halls just like a traditional college student and have the chance to experience what life is like on campus! Transportation to and from SUNY Oneonta and three meals a day will be provided (and of course, snacks, too!).

But that's not all ~ There are other fun activities that you won't want to miss, and you will even have a chance to complete some community service hours for your high school and earn college credit!

WHEN AND WHERE

Students arrive to the SUNY Oneonta campus on Thursday, July 7, 2022, and depart on Thursday, July 14.

108 Ravine Parkway | Oneonta, NY 13820

WHY PARTICIPATE

Instruction - Take the opportunity to experience classes led by college professors and learn alongside other migrant students in a supportive environment. 
Leadership - Learn about leadership and engage in activities that help you explore your own leadership potential.
Mentorship - Build relationships and receive one-on-one support from bilingual staff in small groups.
Did we mention College Credit? - One college credit will be granted to students who successfully complete the 7-day program for Transition Skills for Emerging Leaders (INTD 122). This interactive course is designed to assist students in developing the basic skills necessary toward ultimately obtaining a bachelor’s degree. Students will learn critical skills necessary to enhance success in college learning. Students will learn to systematically evaluate their own behavior, skills and attitudes that ultimately impact academic outcomes.

This opportunity is completely free to eligible high-school students who are part of the NYS-MEP!

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Instruction from certified educators
• Exciting activities and meaningful leadership workshops
• One-on-one support from counselors and staff
• Opportunities to connect with peers from across New York State and make friends
• All students will be under adult supervision 24 hours per day and will be transported for any off-campus activities.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

• Currently eligible migrant high school students who will be in eleventh or twelfth grade in September 2022.
• Students who are willing to actively commit to seven days of academic, leadership, and service activities. 

NYS-MEP students are eligible to receive a full scholarship to attend SOMLA. This is a value of over $5000 per student! NYS-MEP believes in each student and invests, knowing that SOMLA is a great jumpstart to students’ futures. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to come make new friends and experience a little bit of college life!

HOW TO APPLY

Below you will find the application materials that you can download/print/save as needed in English and Spanish.

Step 1: Use the Flyer and/or the link to this page for information about SOMLA!

Step 2: Complete the application documents and return to Odilia Coffta. This includes the:  

• SUNY Oneonta Application (needed for granting college credit)
• SOMLA Application
• SOMLA Student Agreement
• Parent/Guardian Medical Consent
• Parent/Guardian Permission and Release
• Transcript Request Letter (submit to School Guidance Counselor and follow up as needed to ensure the official transcript has been sent at the end of this school year.)

Step 3: Students/Families keep the Student Letter, Parent/Guardian Letter, Flyer, and the What to Bring Checklist!

Step 4: Get ready to have a great time at ~SOMLA 2022~

Guidance continues to evolve regarding masks and vaccine mandates. We will follow the most recent guidance from SUNY Oneonta during SOMLA.

SOMLA SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

The content on this page was produced for the SUNY Oneonta Migrant Leadership Academy and is geared towards serving the migrant populations in New York State as defined under Title I, Part C and the approved State Service Delivery Plan, and may NOT be appropriate to all situations.