Orientation

• • Saturday, Aug. 15th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 1 

• • Saturday, Sept. 5th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 2

• • Saturday, Sept. 19th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 3

• • Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 4

• • Saturday, Oct. 17th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 5 

• • Saturday, Nov. 7th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 6

• • Saturday, Nov. 21st | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 7

• • Saturday, Dec. 5th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 8 - FINAL

• • Saturday, Dec. 12th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Returining Leaders: 

• Complete 2 Leadership Enrichment Activities / Semester 

New Leaders: 

• Complete 4 Leadership Enrichment Activities / Semester 

  • 2 Community Service & 2 Professional Development

All Juniors:

• Attend bi-monthly sessions

• Submit transcripts (Fall & Spring Semester)

• 4 1:1 Check-Ins / Semester

• Google Classroom Assignments

• Apply to 8 colleges/universities (all the NSHE schools they're eligible for + 1 liberal arts)

• Adhere to LIT Contract

• LIT stops paying for apps on Nov 7th

• Must apply to NV promise + 10 scholarships

• Must have a PEF account to apply to scholarships

• FAFSA Completion - we will do this together on nov 7th

• LIT documents- Resume, personal statement, brag sheet, event log, reference list

Strikes are given to seniors & they can be removed from the program.

Eldorado HS: Leader Melina

LVHS: Leader Miguelangel + Leader Ruby

Valley HS: Leader Saul 

Equipo Academy: Leader Mari, Leader Danny, Leader Alex, Leader Alexandra, Leader Jackeline, Leader Eaven, Leader Jaylene, Leader Michelle, Leader Adrian, Leader Juan, Leader Nicholas, Leader Jovanny, & Leader Diego

Mater East HS: Leader Aisha & Leader Monserrat

Chaparral HS: Leader David

Sunrise Mountain HS: Leader Henry

ATECH: Leader Leonardo

Desert Oasis HS: Leader Evan

FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS WEBINARS

"Finalize your college applications and prepare to apply for financial aid this fall with free events hosted by the Coalition for College. These live Q&A sessions feature admissions and financial aid experts and will cover supplemental essays, finalizing your application, and applying for financial aid with the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Sign up for free HERE."

Oct. 14: FAFSA 101: Where to Start & How to Finish

Oct. 28: Understanding the CSS Profile

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

"NSLI-Y offers immersive programs abroad with a focus on language learning for American teens for a summer or an academic year. Participants attend language classes, live with host families for all or part of the program, engage with the host community, and participate in a variety of cultural activities. "

Application: NSLI-Y 

Deadline: November 12, 2026 at 4:00PM ET

FREE PROGRAM

Countries:

• Summer: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, and Russian

• Academic year: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), and Russian

Eligibility: 

• Be a U.S. citizen 

• Agree to Participant Terms & Conditions 

• Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher 

• Be 15-18 years of age at the start of the program 

• For 2027 summer programs: birthdate between July 3, 2008 – June 10, 2012

• For 2027-28 academic year programs: birthdate between August 30, 2008 – June 30, 2012

• Be enrolled in grades 9-12 (high school or home school equivalent) at the time of application 

• Applicants for summer programs must be U.S. citizens residing in the United States at the time of application. 

• Be in the Beginner-Advanced Low target language proficiency range on the ACTFL Proficiency Scale. 

Applicants may be required to take a language test during the selection process.

Future Leaders Exchange Global Abroad (FLEX Global Abroad)

"Future Leaders Exchange Global Abroad (FLEX Global Abroad) is a U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs cultural exchange program that provides young Americans a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth and fosters the next generation of leaders. Talented high school students from across the U.S. are chosen through a merit-based process to live with a host family and attend high school for one academic year in select countries. As citizen diplomats, students showcase American excellence; learn about innovation, business, and technology in their host communities; develop their entrepreneurial, language, and leadership skills; and strengthen ties between U.S. and their host countries."

Application: FLEX (Same site as NSLI-Y - you can only pick ONE program)

Deadline: November 30 (4 PM ET). 

FREE PROGRAM

FLEX Global Abroad is an Academic Year (10 month) program. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Thailand. 

Eligibility: 

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Be enrolled in grades 9-12 (high school, including home school).

• Applicants of all grade-point averages and academic performance are encouraged to apply

• Have birthdates within the following ranges:

  • FLEX Global Abroad: December 30, 2008 - June 30, 2012

• • NSLI-Y (Summer): July 3, 2008 - June 10, 2012

  • NSLI-Y (Academic Year): August 30, 2008 - June 30, 2012

New Leaders Missing ALL 4:

• Ruby

Note: Returning Leaders, you do not need to complete activities any more, but it is recommended.