Why LUTC?

Through Look Up To Cleveland (LUTC), you’ll make unique connections in Cleveland, see first-hand some of the projects stimulating progress, meet people driving that change and develop close bonds with other young leaders.

During Look Up To Cleveland, you will:

  • Improve your interpersonal skills through focused team-based activities and a group capstone project.
  • Understand the importance of diversity and work with students from various ethnic, economic and social backgrounds.
  • Interact with local business, government and community leaders.
  • Peek behind the scenes of some of Cleveland’s most interesting places.

These experiences have a lasting impact on young leaders and serve as stepping stones for their school careers and later success. There are three options from which students and parents can choose.

Look Up To Cleveland school year program

Seven full-day sessions, roughly one per month from October through April, including a mandatory opening retreat.
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Look Up To Cleveland summer program

A condensed one-week (Monday through Friday) Look Up To Cleveland experience in June.
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Reach Out To Cleveland summer program

A four-session (Wednesdays) service leadership program in July and August.
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Have questions about Look Up To Cleveland or Reach Out To Cleveland? Contact the Co-Director of High School Programs, Maya Smith (216-659-1289).