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Next Level Program | Step Into The Light

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Resource Name:Next Level Program | Step Into The Light

address

Address Confidential, Joliet, IL 60434

Eligibility

Open to African-American (descendants of Black Freedman) youth ages 17 (senior in high school) to 24.

Required documents

Contact for information

Hours

Visit the website for information
(779) 234-0334

Voice

·

Main Phone

Application process

Call, email, or visit the website for information

Fees

None

Service area

Grundy County, IL Kendall County, IL Will County, IL

Provides help to African American youth (descendants of Black Freedman) to access the best opportunities for placement in our nation's top colleges, universities, conservatories, internships, and apprenticeships. 

Works to ensure that students of color receive access to high-stakes educational opportunities through mentorship, leadership development and community education. 

Students participate in a year round program to help students be successful. 

Date of Last Formal Update

12/19/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Step Into The Light

Works to ensure that students of color receive access to high-stakes educational opportunities through mentorship, leadership development and community education.