leaders of tomorrow
LEADERS OF TOMORROW® OVERVIEW
What is Leaders of Tomorrow®?
STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics; added applied sciences and space place
GLEN - Government, Law, Education, Non-profit
BUSINESS - Finance consulting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing/PR
- The primary focus is to expose our youth to various career opportunities post high school. These include college and non-traditional pathways.
- LOT® is a college prep program; however, we understand that our Leaders have multiple options after graduation including a 2-year college, trade school, certification courses, military service, and entering the workforce. We offer alternative options for our leaders to ensure they are successful post-high school.
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Exposure and opportunity are integral to our mission. Summer jobs, internships, interviewing, and resume tips are all included.
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Monthly in-person sessions - September - May
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Monthly - 2nd Saturday Zoom sessions
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LOT® National Summit in June
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Senior Sendoff/End of Summer Event - July
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Applications open for the upcoming session year in July and the orientation takes place at the end of August.
Questions? Contact Chantelle White - Director, Leaders of Tomorrow (cwhite@atlbmba.org).
Applications Open
Applications are currently open for our Atlanta Leaders of Tomorrow® Fall '24-Spring '24 Session year! The LOT® Program is a comprehensive programmatic approach for providing leadership development and STEM and STEAM exposure to high school students. The program is driven by mentoring across five developmental areas: Leadership, Financial Literacy, College Readiness, Career Preparation, and Life Skills. By providing programming centered around these five core areas, we provide readiness for college, career, and life.
If you are a high school student in grades 9-12 with leadership potential who resides in/around the metro Atlanta area - now is your chance to apply!
Step 1: Complete the application.
- Leaders will be notified of their program acceptance within 2 weeks of submission.
Step 2: Sign up for membership.
- Parents and Leaders must attend the program orientation via Zoom on September 6th. The program begins Saturday, September 28th.
Questions: Contact Chantelle White - Director, Leaders of Tomorrow (cwhite@atlbmba.org).
NBMBAA-Atlanta LOT Recognition and Achievements
- 100+ LOT Students
- 100% Graduation rate for LOT Students
- 98.9% attend an HBCU or PWI
- Awarded over $2M in scholarships since 2012
- 2022 National LOT Summit Case Competition RUNNER UP
- 2023 National LOT Summit Case Competition 1st PLACE WINNER
- National LOT® Summit Winner: 2024 – 3rd Place; 2023 - 1st place; 2023 – 2022 – 2nd Place
- Leaders of Tomorrow® Chapter of the Year 2023, 2022, 2020
- 38% enrollment increase from 2023 to 2024
- 60% of LOT® Alumni return to the program to serve as mentors, speakers, and volunteers
LOT PILLARS AND THEMES
Leadership
Defining Leadership
Personal Branding
Identifying Passions
Public Speaking
Speeches
Mentorship
Social Action
Community Service
College Readiness
LOT® helps prepare for higher education with tips, test prep and on-campus experiences. Themes include:
Academic Success
Interest Assessments
College Visits
PSAT Prep
ACT Prep
Major/Minor Selections
College Selection Process
College Applications
Financial Literacy
Setting Goals
Budgeting
Store Simulation
Banking 101
Investments
Credit vs. Debt
Product Management
Business Presentations
Entrepreneurship
Career Preparation
LOT® exposes you to potential career paths, provides expert mentors and enables real-world experiences. Themes include:
Personal Future
Potential Careers
Strengths, Interests and Values
Networking
Application Process
Interviewing
Work Behavior
Resume Creation
Leaders of Tomorrow Sponsors
