Developing Black leaders through high-impact opportunities.
I'm a high school student ready to build leadership skills and explore my future.
I represent an organization or business that wants to collaborate with LLI.
I'd like to volunteer, mentor, or give financially to support Black youth.
Students admitted to Leadership by Design (LBD) since 2016
Students are at the centre of everything we do.
Since 2013, LLI has helped Black youth turn talent into achievement — closing opportunity gaps and delivering the learning experiences that build tomorrow’s leaders. Leadership development is our platform; student success is our purpose.
Leadership by Design
SummerUp
Workforce Impact
Community
Partnerships
Two programs, one mission.
Under the LLI umbrella, two programs work together — Leadership by Design develops leaders year-round, while SummerUp keeps students learning and ready through the summer months.
Leadership by Design (LBD)
a curriculum that is rich in leadership-advancement opportunities, career-exploration pathways, and encouragement to become engaged citizens.
SummerUp
LLI’s Summer learning opportunities deepen intellectual curiosity, address inequities, and enhance academic readiness for the coming fall semester.
Spotlight on our community
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Keep learning through summer
SummerUp courses are enrolling now — deepen curiosity, close gaps, and start the fall a step ahead.