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Welcome to Leaders in Transformational Education!

Thank you for visiting Leaders in Transformational Education. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need through various programs and initiatives. Explore our website to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.


Happiness Happens Month

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Welcome to LITE!  

We are here to help you get prepared and on track for your next job, college, career exploration, or event to figure it all out. 

If you are 16 - 24 from Aurora or Proviso, let us provide the skills, information and opportunity for you to shine.

Here is where it begins -register now

LITE Fall Earn & Learn Programs- all services are free

Healing Mitts

This program combines boxing techniques with life skills to help you focus on and achieve your goals.


During this 10 week program you will meet 2 days per week for 90 minutes each day and conquer distractions while you learn valuable transferable skills.


Registration open now 

Start October 5, 2025

(seats are limited register now)


Talk to your coach about location and earn and learn requirements

Training for Trades

Are you interested in Trades? 


There are many options to explore. Trades include: Construction, Cosmetology, Health and Dental Technicians, Auto Mechanics, Tattooing and Piercing, Machinists, and many more. 


LITE's concrete certification and Skill for Life help youth enter pre-apprentice programs in construction.


 We take you on a journey to discover which Trade fits you. 

 

10 week program 

2 days per week

2 hours each day


Talk to your coach about locations and the earn and learn requirements


If you want to explore careers in trades -sign up today


Civic Leadership

 Learn how to be a leader in your community. Understand your role and be an advocate for change.

During this 10 week program you will identify a community issue, learn how to present a solution, and bring it to city hall. 


This program meets 

Monday and Wednesday

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm


Santori Library

101 S. River St.

Registration Open Now


Talk to your coach about the earn and learn requirements


Skills for Life

College or Career

College or Career

College or Career

College or Career

Music Matters

College or Career

College or Career

Music Matters returns Spring 2026

Dream Out Loud 2025

Check out this great video!  Hear about the experience

See the Amazing Programming of Your LITE Leaders

Check out this great video

Careers in Concrete Program

Want to Learn How to Build a Skate Park?

Take the concrete certification course, go on a tour, and  get a job  in the industry.

Youth 18 to 24 can register.

Job opening for 18 years and older with High School Diploma or GED.


FREE CERTIFICATION  COURSE

Concrete certification is a hands on learning experience 2 weeks, 2 hours per day with support throughout the week by LITE coaches

Earn and Learn  about the industry, how concrete is made, how concrete is used, and life skills to help you manage your career.


Final project: You build a mini skate park.  You could win scholarship for CDL or cash prize.


Aurora youth - program site Santori Library

Proviso youth - Lightford Recreation Center


To Register - Click Here

Music Matters Playlist

Showcase Talents Learn about the Industry

We invite you to listen in on youth expression. The Music Matters program embraces; Belonging, Meaning, Wellbeing, and Purpose.


Music Matters is coming to your area.

Come be a part of the music.

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So they can be prepared to enter the workforce.

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Thanks to LITE's generous donations by the supporters of our mission.




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