Leading students to opportunity.
Empowering them to seize it.
Our Mission
LYTE prepares economically disadvantaged youth for success from classroom to career through rigorous academic instruction, personal mentoring, and career development.
Our nine-year program supports students from middle school through college, helping them overcome barriers, access higher education, and enter the workforce prepared to lead fulfilling, productive lives.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every young person—regardless of zip code, income, or background—has access to the education, career support, and the community they need to become thriving, resilient, and contributing citizens who lead fulfilling lives.
LYTE has served economically disadvantaged students for over 10 years, and we have a long-standing track record of building innovative, highly successful programs.
Our success and impact is measured in our graduates: 100% graduate high school, 100% are accepted to college, and most have an overwhelming majority of their educational expenses paid through grants, scholarships, and financial aid.
Our Values
Breaking Down Barriers
We confront the systemic and structural obstacles that stand in the way of our students’ success whether academic, financial, or social—so every student has a fair chance to reach their full potential.
Long-Term Commitment
We stand by our students from middle school through college, working alongside them for nearly a decade as they grow into confident scholars, leaders, and professionals.
Real-World Readiness
We go beyond the classroom to prepare students for life after school—through internships, leadership development, career training, and financial empowerment.
Results That Matter
We don’t just track success—we build it. From college acceptances to career placements, we are driven by impact and sustained by data, outcomes, and student stories.
The nine-year journey of a LYTE Scholar.
Middle School
LYTE helps to set students’ educational trajectory and prepares them for a rigorous high school program.
High School
LYTE supports students as they navigate the challenges that come with transitioning into high school. We guide our students through the college application process and make sure they are well prepared for postsecondary education.
College
LYTE continues to work with students to ensure persistence, retention, and completion of a postsecondary degree.
Our goals:
- Maximize students’ opportunities from classroom to career.
- Encourage high-achieving students to return to Delaware following graduation.
- Create Delaware’s next generation of leaders.
Our Corporate & Foundation Funders
