Program areas at CLD
The Center exposes youth to sixteen curriculum-based programs and experiences which teach and nurture the participants in the Center's five touchstone values: character Development, educational excellence, Leadership effectiveness, community service, and career achievement. The result is hundreds of african american and minority youth who graduate from high school, attend and graduate from college, excel in their careers, and return value to their community as civic leaders and volunteers.
College prep conference and college fair: a statewide annual event for students and parents, offering vital information advancing college admission, persistence, and graduation. The conference includes a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and panels with university representatives and other experts exploring the path to college and beyond. After the conference, participants can visit exhibit booths hosted by representatives from participating educational institutions.
College prep institute is a college readiness resource Center serving minority youth and families with expert guidance from licensed guidance counselors, reading, math, and career assessments, educational software offered in a 30 computer learning lab, college searches, financial aid, literacy workshops, and referrals to community resources, all free of charge.