The Northwest Louisiana Education Leadership and Training Foundation (N.E.L.T.) prepares students ages 13 to 18 for educational, occupational, and social guidance. It was founded as a result of the direct need for mentorship in the Caddo/Bossier Parish Public/Private School System. Dedicated to youth and community service, N.E.L.T. promotes cultural diversity, provides extensive instruction that encompasses students holistic development, and seeks partnership with local government agencies and educational institutions. The N.E.L.T. Foundation provides guidance in students with a strong class focus on character, personality, socialization skills, leadership skills, career readiness, and dining etiquette.
"To Help Our Youth Prepare For, Gain Acceptance To, and Graduate From College."
The N.E.L.T. Foundation provides both challenging and rewarding experiences to enhance students' lives. Our goals for the students are:
1. To earn their High School diploma, matriculate through a 4-year college or university and obtain a bachelor's degree.
2. To create a new generation of dynamic, influential and inspirational young leaders who will positively impact local communities nationally and globally.
3. To be peer-mentors in creating an environment of positive change through academics, community service and leadership programs
In nine years, the N.E.L.T Foundation has assisted 318 participants and retained 93%. We serve groups from 6th-12th grade and have had 154 participants graduate from high school. Thirty-two young men have pursued careers in the Armed Services, and 121 young men have matriculated to colleges/universities and have received over $266,500 in scholarships.
Upon completion of the seven-week curriculum, each member is officially inducted into our N.E.L.T. Program. The students are taken on College Tours, Leadership Conferences and continued education by having guest speakers/lecturers within a year’s time.
Additional training is held the next six months which focuses on the following:
• Know Your Legal Rights
• City Law and Ordinances
• Pull Over Etiquette
• ABC: Attitude, Behavior, Character
• Self-Esteem
• Conflict Resolution
• Anger Management
• Bullying Prevention
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Drugs
• Smoking
• Crime and Violence
• Gangs
• Peer Pressure
• Education Pays
• Journey to Career
• Money Management
• Personal Hygiene and Grooming
• Health and Fitness
• Dress for Success
• Table and Dining Etiquette
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