Leaders In Transformational Education
Discovering Individual Pathways To Excellence
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
SPONSOR A YOUTH TODAY
So they can be prepared to enter the workforce.
Memberships
LITE is funded by
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Thanks to LITE's generous donations by the supporters of our mission.
