Orientation

• • Saturday, Aug. 15th | 8-11AM @ LIT Office

Session 1 

• • Saturday, Sept. 5th | 8-11AM @ LIT Office

Session 2

• • Saturday, Sept. 19th | 8-11AM @ LIT Office

Session 3

• • Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 8-11AM @ LIT Office

Session 4

• • Saturday, Oct. 17th | 8-11AM @ LIT Office

Session 5 

• • Saturday, Nov. 7th | 8-11AM @ LIT Office

Session 6

• • Saturday, Nov. 21st | 8-11AM @ LIT Office

Session 7

• • Saturday, Dec. 5th | 8-11AM @ LIT Office

Session 8 - FINAL

• • Saturday, Dec. 12th | 8-11AM @ LIT Office

• Complete 4 Leadership Enrichment Activities / Semester 

  • 2 Community Service & 2 Professional Development

• Attend bi-monthly sessions

• Submit transcripts (Fall & Spring Semester)

• 2 1:1 Check-Ins / Semester

• Google Classroom Assignments

• Session participation

• Adhere to LIT Contract

Equipo Academy (6): Leader Bella, Leader Yliana, Leader Ace, Leader Destiny, Leader Natalie, & Leader Jeizmy

Chaparral (1): Leader Jacqueline

Faith Luthern (2): Leader Adrian & Leader Fernanda

Eldorado (1): Leader Marlon

Clark HS (1): Leader Palma

Connections Academy (1): Leader Innocence

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

Leader Yliana:

• 1 Community Service completed - Crafting Cards

• Missing 1 Community Service & 2 PD

Leader Adrian:

• 1 Community Service completed - Pizza w/a Purpose

• Missing 1 Community Service & 2 PD

Leader Fernanda:

• 1 Community Service completed - Pizza w/a Purpose

• Missing 1 Community Service & 2 PD

Leader Jacqueline:

• 1 Community Service completed - Pizza w/a Purpose

• Missing 1 Community Service & 2 PD

Leader Palma:

• 2 Community Service completed - Pizza w/a Purpose + Nathan Adelson Hospice 

• Missing 2 PD

Leader Natalie:

• Professional Development - Dartmouth College Admissions

• Missing 2 Community Service & 1 PD

Missing ALL 4:

Bella Duron (+1 - NCNS to Pizza w/a Purpose)

Ace Chavez

Destiny Ramirez

Marlon Rivas