Leadership Institute for Future Teachers (LIFT)

The Leadership Institute for Future Teachers (LIFT) is a five-day, invitational program for students of color and bilingual students who are rising high school seniors in North Carolina and who are interested in enhancing their leadership skills and exploring a potential career in education. Students will delve into the field of education through engaging in field-based school activities, interacting with leaders in education and exploring career options in education and related fields.

Nominate a Student View Page in Spanish

Event Information

When: Sunday, June 20-Thursday, June 24, 2021

Sunday, June 20: Orientation
Monday, June 21-Thursday, June 24: LIFT Program
Friday, June 25: Closing Program

Where: Virtual (via Zoom)

Cost: Free to participants

What: A five-day, invitational program for bilingual students and students of color who are interested in exploring a potential career in education

Who: For academically-competitive students of color and bilingual students in North Carolina who are rising seniors in high school interested in education. They can be self-nominated or be nominated by high school counselors, teachers or principals to participate in the program.

Why LIFT

Engage in intensive and innovative activities
Interact with statewide leaders in education
Enhance communication and leadership skills to be competitive for statewide and national scholarships
Develop friendships with like-minded high school students across the state
Be mentored by current NC State students who will serve as program co-facilitators
Receive ongoing encouragement and support after the program through digital engagement

learn about leadership development,
engage with other students from around North Carolina,
interact with an education mentor (E-mentor) throughout their senior year
attend a fall and spring LIFT Academy to help them become competitive for scholarships and better understand the college admission process