The National Latino Arts, Education, and Media Institute was founded in 1978. Through its component, the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, the Institute promotes educational achievement in the Chicano/Latino communities of Los Angeles through weekend motivational conferences for high school students. The conference covers six major workshop topics: Identity and Culture; Gender Issues; Self-Development and Self-Esteem; Personal Futures; Leadership Skills and Assuming Responsibility; and Community, City, and Self.