Leaders of Tomorrow (L.O.T.) was first implemented in New Jersey in 1997. The program displays mentoring outreach efforts of the National Black MBA Association- New Jersey Chapter. It functions as a network of high school students and professionals working together to guide young people down a path to professional careers and academic success. Mentors from the New Jersey area work with students on a consistent basis to help them develop the habits necessary for achievement, to set and reach goals, and understand personal and collective responsibility.

The New Jersey chapter of the National Black MBA Association believes that influencing a young person to focus on success is a process that requires consistent interaction, a rise in expectations, and provision of the tools and resources necessary to meet their goals. Mentorship, by itself, is not enough. Tutoring, by itself, is not enough. College preparation, by itself, is not enough. An integrated program is necessary to help students increase their professionalism, increase their confidence, focus on academic achievement, and plan for the future. LOT is that integrated program – an intense system of engagement and activities related to academic excellence, college preparation, professional development, community service, life lessons, finance, SAT/ACT preparation, history and current events, networking, public speaking, analytical development, and leadership.

The LOT program in New Jersey is designed for 8th-12th grade students who are interested in learning how to get into college, improve SAT scores, set goals, develop professionally, work in the community, and lead peers. Students must have a demonstrated desire to achieve. An ideal participant in the program is driven and determined but needs some help in identifying the skills they should be developing, and exercising those skills in an impactful manner. Though high-performing students are the natural participants in the program, students do not have to have a stellar grade point average. They should, however, at least have the strong desire to earn one and be engaged. Leaders participate in a variety of activities, workshops, and events that emphasize growth in the following areas:

• Leadership
• Academics
• Professional Development
• Community Service
• Securing Internships & Scholarships
• Goal Setting and Attainment


For more information please contact:

Michael Fleming -
LOT Program Director
mdfleming@hotmail.com

For additional information on the Leaders of Tomorrow program, click on these links.

http://www.nbmbaa-newjersey.org/ftp/2011ReturningStudentApplication.pdf

http://www.nbmbaa-newjersey.org/ftp/CaseCalendar2011.ppt

http://www.nbmbaa-newjersey.org/ftp/2011LOTCalendar1.pdf


Follow this link to obtain an application

http://www.nbmbaa-newjersey.org/ftp/2011LOTProgramApplication.pdf