The CSU Asian American and Pacific Islander Initiative, will host the “Journey to Success Conference” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday in North Gym 118.

The event aims to encourage Asian-American high school students from across the Valley to be motivated to come to college. Keynote speaker will be James Vang, co—founder of Hmong Roots and operational excellence manager from the Genentech Pharmaceutical Company.

The event will include multiple workshops for the preparation of higher education.