Academic Support Service

• Prepare for the Trades Apprenticeship test
• Help with GED preparation
• Assistance with school coursework

Our compassionate and knowledgable LITE Academic Coach will listen and help you through your learning process. This resource will get you one step closer to your goals.

Work Experience Program

• Earn and learn work experience
• Development the skills employers want
• Build your resume and improve interview skills

Virtual Career Exploration: Learn how to facilitate and interview diverse professionals about thier careers and journey into their positions. Go live and help your peers learn about careers, steps to begin your career pathway, and resources to get there. 

Mystery Client:Learn about the resources in your community and evaluate youth "friendliness", access, and alignment with meeting community and peer needs. Develop your critical thinking and writing justification skills. 

Vendor Support: Provide assistance for local vendors and learn about service and leadership to strengthen your community. Learn how to manage time, organize, and get the job done.

Adult Transitional Life Skills

• Money management
• Finding employment, fill out applications and know what you need
• Housing/renting what to do and resources
• Stress management
• These and many more skills

Your LITE coach will help you learn skills and locate the resources you need to know as you advance into adulthood. 

 Arts & Culture

Open gym (Proviso)

Open studio (Aurora)

Case Management Services

• Individualized life planning
• Positive adult support
• Connections to local resources

LITE coaches provide individualized assistance to meet your goals. Meet with them in person or virtually. Your coach is in your corner.