Postsecondary Program

How it Works

Year 5-8
LIT members continue to be part of their "cohort" even past high school graduation. Nationally less than 10% of student from low-income communities graduate from college, LIT knows we must ensure students who choose to attend college, have the support, skills and knowledge to persist and graduate.

LIT is responsive to the community because we believe in best fit and empower all students to have access to a college degree if they choose, but continue to support students even if college is not their chosen path. We believe in diverse leadership that empowers the community so our Postsecondary program supports students in college, career training or certificate programs as well as students who choose leadership by serving in the United States military. All Postsecondary members:

  • Participate in monthly zoom calls with their cohort

  • Volunteer back at LIT fall & spring semester

  • Engage with LIT through their mentor & an online cohort platform

  • Attend annual Holiday Party & Senior Scholarship Celebration

Postsecondary Program

Empower Persistence – Program Goals:

  • At least 80% Postsecondary Leaders report socioemotional, financial & housing needs met

  • 100% Postsecondary Leaders in 4 year colleges complete paid career internship

  • At least 90% Postsecondary Leaders in 2 or 4 year colleges/universities persist year-to-year

  • At least 90% Postsecondary Leaders in military or career achieve 1 salary promotion by age 21

  • At least 90% Postsecondary Leaders in trade school complete certification

Outcomes

LIT has a 90% persistence rate.

LIT members attend: UNR, UNLV, NSC, CSN, CSU Northridge, University of Washington at Tacoma, Clark Atlanta, University of Michigan, Fullerton College, Reed College, University of San Diego, Boston University, USC, Xavier University in Louisiana, Grinnell College and serve in the United State Navy and as Emergency Medical Technicians. Students in trade school or certificate programs are on-track to complete programs by Spring 2021.

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